Parents need to get more involved in the activities at schools. After school programs in sports, martial arts, music and art can include parents, too. Formal mentoring programs for youth should be developed. Programs that expose young students to colleges and universities are also very effective at creating aspirations and stimulating motivation. Young people's energy must be channeled in a positive manner.
Some children benefit greatly from food programs at school.
Schools can act as the hub of a community and get kids, especially teens, involved in their communities. Youth should learn to value service. Support from siblings should also be encouraged. Elderly people are often very able to establish mutual respect with young people. Surrogate grandparents can be found where natural grandparents are absent or deceased.