Social Capital

Social capital emphasizes the ability of the family to work toward the child's well-being and the ability of the community to work toward the common good. A strong sense of community, common values, shared trust, and a willingness to intervene in the problem behavior of youth are essential in creating a positive atmosphere for children to develop and achieve.# Robert Putnam in his book Bowling Alone expresses how technology is the blame for part of …

…for people. Parents must interact with their children with the computer so that their children are equipped with the necessary skills that the computer demands. This will allow their children to become better students. Computers in the classroom must no longer be an option. Furthermore, if student's lives are full of these opportunities, such opportunities that computers and technology offer, society can begin to enjoy what these educated students will give to society in return.