Don't air family problems during dinner. Such talk is unhealthy for digestion and damaging to family relationships. Solve these issues at another time. One study asked several hundred kids of all ages what subject they'd like discussed in their families. The people, places and stories in the news.
Kids like to share what's going on in their lives with their family.
Kids want to know about their parents' childhoods and early days of marriage. She doesn't want to be on any teams or relax with the family. Spending too much time on homework can he just as much of a problem as spending too little. Start by talking with the teacher. Find out what her expectations are.