You can't control, but you can build respect for your opinions. My parents consistently gave me level headed advice that served me well. When I deviated from th

You can't control, but you can build respect for your opinions. My parents consistently gave me level headed advice that served me well. When I deviated from their advice and opinions, often I would be unhappy with the outcome, reinforcing the idea that I can trust their advice. With regards to the homework, my parents set an expected GPA and left me to my devices. I didn't do homework for easy classes, and worked quite a bit on the hard ones.