Lack Of Confidence In Dichos Case Study

Visiting a traditional Latino household, one might hear the words, “Las cuentas claras y el chocolate espeso” being spoken by someone’s abuela. This abuela is not spewing nonsense as some might think; she more than likely speaks from experience. Dichos or Spanish sayings are passed down through generations as advice to live a better life. In this case, the grandmother emphasizes the need to keep relationships strong; whether it be work, school, or romantic relationships, one should maintain them, because like chocolate, “the thicker the better”.
Although chocolate is tasty, one should not take a dicho at face value. Surrounding oneself with good people and strong relationships will help them to flourish as a person. The bonds people make have

A person who is more outspoken about their needs usually finds solutions faster. For example, the difference between an A+ student and a C student is that the A+ student typically ask more questions. Their confidence allows them to speak out about their needs and seek help. While a C student has just as much potential as the A+ student, lack of confidence in the classroom causes them to be too afraid to ask for help. Such relationship is seen in a study conducted on indigenous parents’ relationships with teachers. The overall outcome was that minority parents lack confidence when speaking to administrators. This lack of confidence directly affects student behavior and performance by not meeting the student’s needs. The report divides people into two social classes, MC (middle class) and LC (low class). Results show that middle class parents, primarily white, have a more involved relationship with educators than LC whites and minorities, who “…were not empowered to question or challenge educators, advocate for educational considerations or services, nor entitled to interact with educators as relative equals (e.g., teachers seemed ‘unfriendly’ and ‘unapproachable’)” (Milne 277). Due to a legacy of racism, economic and work barriers, as well as limited education, the LC minority parents didn’t feel comfortable challenging or approaching educators on formal matters. Overall the study reports that LC minority parents are less likely to create a good relationship with members of the school system and depend on teachers to guide and direct the education of their children. By the teachers being unfriendly, and the parents being too timid to approach them, the students aren’t receiving the attention they might need. These students are left to learn for themselves, while having strong relationships with their educators could actually benefit