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At least 600 men volunteered at an event hosted by a middle school in Texas.
“Breakfast with Dads” is an event organized by Billy Earl Dade Middle School in Dallas, Texas. It aims to have fathers mentor and guide their pubescent sons. Around 150 boys signed up to join the event, but many of them could not bring their own fathers.
This alarmed the school a great deal. To address this concern, school volunteer and charity worker Kristine Dove invited volunteers through Facebook. She asked for around 50 men to come and stand as “dads” for students who do not have a father figure present.
Because Dove’s post caught the attention of many people, the event had a surprising turnout of around 600 men. All of these volunteers came to share their experiences and to mentor the boys.
Aside from having breakfast together, the event featured other activities such as teaching the boys how to tie a necktie and having conversations with them. According to the organizer, Reverend Donald Parish Jr., this kind of support can inspire students to become successful in the future.
“Breakfast with Dads” is just one of many initiatives that schools can offer to encourage parent involvement. According to the National Education Association in the United States, studies show that students are more likely to attain their goals and have better social skills if their parents are engaged in their schooling. Thus, educational experts encourage parents to become active in school parent groups to learn more ways on how to be involved in their child’s education.