"The researchers looked at social behaviors, such as standing up for people who are being teased and saying bad things about others, as well as academic behaviors, such as listening to teachers or turning in homework late," Canada's CanWest News Service reported.
Children in grades 4, 6 and 8 were influenced by parents in both their academic and social behavior. Older students, however, told researchers that parents mostly influenced their academic behavior. The researchers said they believe this is due to the fact that, as students get older, parents often shift their focus from social to academic issues.
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