Sunday, July 20, 2008 | 11:41 a.m.

Annie's Mailbox®, April 8

by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Dear Annie: Every 29 seconds, another student drops out of the U.S. public school system. Before this year ends, more than 1 million children will have dropped out — passing on their best chance for a productive adulthood.

Strengthening our schools is critical, but when one in three young people drop out every year, it's no longer just about improving education. It's about creating an integrated approach that involves the family, the school and the community. Most of all, it's ab ...

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Posted by: fft5305
Comment: #1
Tue Apr 8, 2008 1:50 PM

Annie, to the woman who wanted to know how old the kids should be before they could help in the kitchen, you missed a great opportunity to tell her that she should have her husband help out along with the kids. He could help her teach them and learn a few things along the way. She is concerned about what they would do without her if something should happen, but what about him? He would be the one who would have to care for these children, and if he can't cook, they would be in trouble just as much as he would be.

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