Läxor har alltid varit en del av skolan och synen på läxor under årens gång varierat historiskt. Från början av 1900-talet var läxor viktiga för fostran och läxor har handlat om fakta som ska nötas in. Under 1940- talet dyker kraftiga motreaktioner dyker upp mot läxor. 1962 skrivs läxor in i läroplanen och de var mycket detaljerat skrivet för hur läxorna ska utföras. Inom Lgr80 får läxan ett uppsving och en strängare ton, men i och med Lpo94 så skrivs läxor ut ur kursplanen.

The use of alcohol, narcotics, and tobacco have all long been considered health hazards, especially among children and teenagers. It is therefor not surprising to find that schools have promoted against the use of these substances in different preventative programs for many decades, and the Swedish school system is no exception. However, the use of, as well as the laws restricting alcohol, narcotics, and tobacco are, and have historically been, highly political issues. Individuals, groups, institutions, and states may all have different opinions on how these substances should be regulated and of their place in society, which in turn may lead to conflicts of values and different approaches. One can not expect parents or guardians to share the views on alcohol, narcotics, and tobacco policy presented by schools, laws or state regulations.