Schedule daily homework times. Talk with children and teenagers. Communicate positive values and character traits, such as respect, hard work and responsibility. Express high expectations and offer praise and encouragement for achievement. Use community resources, such as after-school programs and adult education classes.
Violence is more prevalent when students feel that their classes and grades are unimportant.
Provide quality early childhood education and combine parent training with a child's preschool education to make lasting changes in that child's prospects for improved conduct, better school behavior, and lessened delinquency. Address language barriers with interpreters, translated materials, and bilingual staff. Reduce mistrust and cultural barriers. Parent resource centers, workshops, and home visits can help, as can a liaison or parent- teacher outreach team. Encourage family learning in homework assignments.