Forbes – Peter Greene 
If you want the student in your life to treat school as if it’s important and worthwhile, you can help by treating school as if it’s important and worthwhile. Talk to them about school. Don’t just ask, “What did you do today?” but more engaging questions like, “What’s the best thing that happened today” or “Explain to me the latest lesson in history class.” Give them the time and support they need to succeed at their schoolwork. (more)