They're struggling with their identity and values. They want their independence. They want all the freedom, but none of the responsibility. Parents are afraid they'll embarrass their child by coming to middle school, Sharp said. He added that while middle school doesn't have classroom activities involving parents like elementary school does, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer.
Parents are even welcome to come in to observe.
We're an open book. We don't have anything to hide. Sharp said jokingly that one of the greatest services sixth-grade parents could perform is helping their child clean their locker once a week. If you want to see a black hole, go to a sixth-grader's locker. You wouldn't believe what they can stuff in there.