Today, it is extremely apparent that segregation has played an important part in the determination of which schools parents choose to send their children to. The separation of races does tie back to the history of America and that path that has been paved since then in order to “combat” this issue. Although legal policies have been passed, their intended goals of completely demolishing the racial barriers, however I think the problem also lies in the society’s mindset. As in, the way that people have been raised and the way those people raise their kids, have played an active role in the way that they think. For example, most kids tend to follow their parent’s political views simply because that was what they were taught to believe was right. If you were white and your family had a mentality where whites are generally better than blacks and are entitled to better opportunities that will be the way you will continue to carry your life. However, there is a possibility that those views can be altered.

 

On one hand it is very easy to be on observer and criticize the current social and economic situation but it is very hard to brainstorm and implement solutions to desegregate schools. If those with the decision making power are the same people who are not open to the idea of a more diverse schooling, then how can we attain that? I can guarantee that it will be a long road to finding a solution to this just as the path to the abolishment of slavery was. I do think that it is important for parents today to act similarly to Jones and her husband. Faraji was hesitant with enrolling their daughter in a “bad” school even though he was an African American. If many parents were to even at least think about enrolling their children into the “minority dominated schools” there could be a change in dynamics for the future of education in America.