Parents can support a child's interest in lifelong learning by providing an environment at home in which homework is a high priority:

• Provide a quiet, well-lighted place for the student to do homework.
• Help the student budget time so that a regular schedule for study is set up. Take an active interest in what the student is doing at school. Ask for an explanation of a particular assignment. Make constructive suggestions, but avoid severe criticism and undue pressure. A positive attitude by parents will encourage the student to do the best work possible.
• Encourage and guide your child with assigned homework. Under no circumstances should you actually do the work for your child.
• Regular school attendance is important for your child's continued academic growth.
• Consult your child's teacher as soon as problems arise.
• Let your child take full responsibility for doing his/her homework and getting it to school on time, including accepting the consequences of not getting it to school on time. Don't bail your child out!