Mexican families urged to boost education involvement and curb violence

An essay on family violence in Mexico highlights how normalized abuse, ranging from psychological to economic, is reinforced by cultural attitudes and weak social structures. It calls for joint prevention efforts by police, civil groups, health and education sectors, and stresses urgent programs for youth that combine sports, culture and schooling to deter gang recruitment.

Separately, the Tamaulipas Secretary of Education, Miguel Ángel Valdez García, appealed to parents to become more active in their children’s schooling. He emphasized that "a teacher’s word is worth 10, but a mother’s or father’s word is worth 100" and promoted the "Escuela para Padres" initiative, which aims to deepen coordination between families and schools across the state.

Both pieces stress the critical role of families in shaping safety and educational outcomes throughout Mexico.