Normally I consider it a positive thing when parents show a strong interest in their child's education... [[this is the sarcastic part of my post)
"People like this" do NOT "make up a significant number of Detroiters." They are a minority, no matter how profound they seem in society. Things like this are sensational and grab attention. They seem larger due to all the other problems going on, but this can happen anywhere [[and actually does happen elsewhere.) The difference is that there is a significant number of persons who will not let anything negative go in this city, because it must be the city's fault. Is it a problem? Damn right it is. But part of the problem is the perception that in Detroit this is the norm as opposed to a problem. If it happens in Detroit, it is made out to be that everybody is like this. If it happens in the metropolitan area outside of the city, frequently Detroit gets conveniently mentioned. There are way to many assholes in Detroit. There are a lot elsewhere too.
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