Parents thus have some measure of control over the likelihood that their children will succeed in school.
Some are trying to make sure that children, spouses or parents succeed them.
"The parents are very anxious to see their children succeed," she said.
This is a very difficult skill, but a few children succeed.
Many studies have shown that watching such programs helps children succeed in the first years of school.
A child can only succeed where there hasn't been a previous succession.
"To the extent that parents improve their skills, children succeed."
Although they had little formal education, his parents were determined to see their children succeed.
When children succeed, however, boys are more likely than girls to give themselves credit for their accomplishments.
They were also shown how to help their children succeed academically.