Academic achievement drops sharply for children who watch more than 10 hours of television a week, or an average of more than two hours a day. Parents can limit the amount of viewing and help children select educational programs. Parents can also watch and discuss shows with their kids. This will help children understand how stories are structured. Establish a daily family routine with scheduled homework time .
Studies show that successful students have parents who create and maintain family routines.
Make sure your child goes to school every day. Establish a regular time for homework each afternoon or evening, set aside a quiet, well lit place, and encourage children to study. Routines generally include time performing chores, eating meals together, and going to bed at an established time. Talk to your children and teenagers - and listen to them, too . Talk directly to your children, especially your teenagers, about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and the values you want them to have.