Romney has advocated parental involvement

Reasons to agree

1. 05-31-2006, ROMNEY FILES BILL TO PROMOTE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
2. 01-21-2004, ROMNEY DETAILS MANDATORY PARENTAL PREP PLAN
3. “We can praise the virtues of parental involvement all day, but until we actually get parents to follow through we are simply singing to an empty music hall. Voluntary programs will not get the job done. It is essential that mandatory training be put in place.”
4. “This will not be a strain on parent who are already hard-pressed, as some have suggested. This is mandatory counseling they are already receiving. We are simply updating it with information they will need to make their child’s education a success.” Governor Mitt Romney, 05-31-2006 Press Release
5. “Studies have shown that students who have parents that are involved in their children’s education generally have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, more motivation, better self-esteem, higher graduation rates and a greater likelihood of pursuing a post-secondary education.” Governor Mitt Romney, 05-31-2006 Press Release
6. “This is an important reform that sends the right message to parents. If you are a father who has the financial means, our expectation is that you will either help to provide health insurance for your children or make a reasonable contribution toward the cost of that care.” Governor Mitt Romney, 01-21-2004, Press Release