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by pton_xd 241 days ago
> Discipline is the only thing that matters in schools

I thought it was parenting? This study claims that "parental involvement is a more significant factor in a child’s academic performance than the qualities of the school itself." [0]

I couldn't find better sources on my phone but this is a theme I've heard repeated over and over throughout my life. Parenting makes the difference.

[0] https://news.ncsu.edu/2012/10/wms-parcel-parents/