It is crazy because I do feel as if it is the stressful environment that leads to children feeling this way, it is not them that is unloved but their parents/caretakers are so overworked and stressed out that they can not show their children love sometimes. But, as a child, you do not understand why/where this feeling of abandonment is occurring.

Students live in poverty are taught from a young age how to essentially "survive" on their own. They are their own caretakers sometimes, with little support from adults. Parents are sometimes too tired to hear about their child's day, so who do they turn to?

I do think that sometimes school staff does give up on students who are low-achieving. I understand the frustration staff may feel, but they also need to look at the circumstances in which a student comes from. They are not "giving up," but they were failed. It is up to staff to watch these students fail or help them grow.

Students need to be empowered! This reminds me of cultural wealth. Students should not be constantly reminded of how they are doing because of their background-- but rather they should feel empowered for what they have given, will give and continue to give.

I think these diminished expectations are from teachers, peers, parents as well.. not just diminished expectations from the student. The way in which those around them react to their academic performance plays a huge role in self esteem,

This is really important to highlight because parents are blamed at the surface level for not providing enough for their children, but EVEN when they are just as engaged as other parents-- their income plays a part as a huge disadvantage for children!

This could also have to do with the fact that professional parents may introduce readiness activities or even read books to their children at a young age.

This is a reminder of the importance of speaking to children in full length sentences in conversations, rather than baby talking them through life!

This is something that I think should be implemented as a requirement at school! Students do not just come home everyday and have zero responsibilities, they sometimes have to raise their siblings while their parents work! They may even have to pick up a part time job, or whatever it may be. Or, students may not have all of the resources at home to even complete their homework!