This discussion suggests ways to (1) improve parents' communication with their children; (2) provide students with the keys to freedom through self-discipline; (3) increase parents' involvement in their children's learning in the areas of reading, mathematics, science, social studies, creative arts, and health and physical education; (4) recognize learning disabilities; (5) help children learn to read; (6) prevent school failures; (7) help children benefit from homework; and (8) teach children to swim, bicycle, and ride the school bus safely, as well as to take safety precautions against fire, falls, poisons, workshop hazards, and dangerous toys. (RH)