For parents, supporting and fostering education at home means creating a learning environment that ll encourage children to become lifelong learners. Children have access to a variety of intellectually challenging activities. Children participate in family decision making. Parents reward children s efforts in learning. Parents encourage independence.
Parents encourage children to socialize with a peer group that values achievement.
Parents communicate realistic standards for judging schoolwork. Parents help their children manage their time so that schoolwork is completed. If you want the best information, go right to the source. Your Child Series free online versions of the popular publications for parents. National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education .