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It would seem that younger teachers might relate better to students, but this does not seem to be the case. The Hispanic students noted that teachers often gave them the answers, but did not explain how to arrive at the answers. It seems there is a wall between students and teachers that grows the longer the teacher is in the educational system, and that gives students a definite disadvantage. I am not sure how to conquer this, but it is clear it needs to be addressed and managed for educational opportunities to be effective and legitimate for all students, regardless of their background and youth culture.

It is not surprising that families play a vital role in the culture of youth, but it is surprising that family, and educating educators how to effectively deal with and include families in the process, is so lacking, especially as the student progresses through school. The text notes, "Researchers Hargreaves and Fullan claim, 'Nowhere is the two-way street of learning more in disrepair and in need of social reconstruction than [in] the relationship among parents, communities, and their schools'" (Tozer, Senese, and Violas 476). Frankly, this seems to be one of the most vital areas to understand, and yet, it seems to be at the bottom of the educational list. I would reconstruct these relationships if possible, and urge schools and curriculums to include more information to help prepare educators to blend these elements into the classroom and the curriculum.

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If there is anything to criticize about these concepts, it may be that they are too idealized and not in touch with the realities of teaching on the day-to-day level. For example, the authors call for inner-city teachers who are not afraid of their students or the neighborhoods where they live (Tozer, Senese, and Violas 486). That makes sense, but in reality, how many teachers does that really describe, and where is a district supposed to get these teachers? It is clear that there are many problems in education with youth and youth culture, and solving them is extremely complex. It is also clear that something must be done to help educators become more flexible and understanding of youth cultures as they grow and evolve for education to be effective and serve its purpose.

In conclusion, learning is much more than simply sitting in a classroom and understanding, or standing in front of the classroom and teaching. It is a complex mechanism of culture, influence, community, and family. To be a successful educator, we must understand and appreciate all these influences, and understand the children as they struggle to become viable adults. This chapter gives insight into the culture of youth and how this culture affects their learning abilities and desires. It is eye opening, even if it is a little disconcerting at the same time......

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