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Ustwo · 05-26-2005, 07:00 AM

Why do Jews seem to do better in school?

Why do so many children of recent immigrants?

I think its because their parents push and encourage them. I see dozens of kids of school age a day as patients and the only ones that talk about their grades/tests tend to be Asian/Indian. I see a lot more concern about sports in my white/black parents then I do in other groups, being 'popular' seems pretty high up there too. So while I am not 100% convinced that genetics may not play a role, much of it is on the upbringing.

Edit:One thing I've seen too, is the longer they have been in the country the less well Asians seem to do in school (this is from remembering my friends while in school). Being 'more American' isn't always a good thing.

05-26-2005, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Why do Jews seem to do better in school? Why do so many children of recent immigrants? I think its because their parents push and encourage them. I see dozens of kids of school age a day as patients and the only ones that talk about their grades/tests tend to be Asian/Indian. I see a lot more concern about sports in my white/black parents then I do in other groups, being 'popular' seems pretty high up there too. So while I am not 100% convinced that genetics may not play a role, much of it is on the upbringing. Edit:One thing I've seen too, is the longer they have been in the country the less well Asians seem to do in school (this is from remembering my friends while in school). Being 'more American' isn't always a good thing. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.