Are both sentences using 'make a difference' acceptable? If not, how can I make them correct? Thank you.
1. The guidance counselor told the teacher: "Constant communication between you and the parents could make a difference in helping the erring children mend their ways."
2. The guidance counselor told the teacher: "Constant communication between you and the parents could make a difference and help their erring children mend their ways."
" Erring would be more appropriate for run-away children living on the streets.
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The guidance counselor told the teacher: "Constant communication between you and the parents could make a difference in helping their obstreperous / difficult / misbehaving / failing children mend their ways."
Erring would be more appropriate for run-away children living on the streets.