You don't neglect your kids. You kind of mentor with them, consult with them. Help them define and carry out various projects. My daughter is 14 she would probably love that. If you can believe it, they consider in abuse now if you don't meet up to what they want.
Children have to take all the city tests and everything.
My son reads a book every day or two. Says he loves reading history . He studied WWII on his own last year. Drags out his chemistry set and goes through experiments there. She hates to read.