How do I make my daughter sit down and study and make her concentrate?

Question

She is seven years old and ia in primary one now
... it is very difficult to make her sit down n study. she always wants to play and watch TV although i have made timings for her.

Answer 1

She has likely been sitting still in class all day. Let her get out and run around and get lots of physical activity, kids need this desparately. then bring her in, give her a healthy snack and the two of you sit down with no radio, no TV or other distractions, and both focus on her homework. Take a little break every 30 minute or so.

You could move the TV out of the family room and away from the area where she is to do her homework.

Totally getting rid of the TV has never been known to harm a childs education. In fact, the best read people I know, almost never even see a television.

Answer 2

My son was the same, always wanting to be a busy person, always active. I discovered that he was dislexic and this was part of the problem. He is 23 now and still on the go all the time!
Some kids just find it harder than others to sit and concentrate.
Try sitting with her and studying together, I found that helped.
Also limit the time spent watching TV, that is not only a great time waster, but often totally unsuitable programmes are being transmitted into your home.
Spend more quality time is my best advice. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Find a quiet room without distractions. Also remember that she's seven, so don't push too hard. Make sure that after she's done her work she can have TV and play. After all, she's in what, grade two? There can't be that much work. But above all, as I said, find an out-of-the-way place for the two of you to work.

Answer 4

okay so her is the thing...I'm a kid so i know what i am talking about.

i guess for some strange reason parents seem to feel that their kids need constant hovering protection and "well my mom did it and look how i turned out" but the thing is...you can't go by what your mom did or does...do what you feel is right.

let your kid watch T.V and play games...and when her teacher threatens her to get held back she will realize that what she should have done was listen to you

slowly she will see that you are smart, and not just here to make her do things she doesn't want to do...

also...give her a start...but let her do most of the work for herself, if you stand there and make sure she does it, it infers this kinda child instinct that "well if mom wants me too, then i wont"




reward works better then punishment






merf

Answer 5

It is time for you to set a time do work every night...do it at the same place at the same time..with no tv or other distractions. sit there with her the whole time (set an example by putting your full attention into the work as well)
She will know you mean business and she will know that every night you expect this to be done and she will do it just to get back to do doing what she wants to do.

Answer 6

Is there ANY way you can make it fun? Be aware of the expressions on your face. Kids are not as stupid as we think they are. Especially females. Your attitude should be one of, "Well this is just something that has to be done." Act like everybody knows that. Try not to give any reaction when she doesn't do well, but, when she does make a big deal out of it. You are her reward .....until you're not. If you ever become her un-reward ....I mean if it gets to a point where she gets no recognition from you then you'll both have lost.

Answer 7

Switch off the tv, parent should sit down with children to guild them or do some own reading. You can't tell the children not to watch Tv while you are watching.

Answer 8

imagine about something relaxing you want to do and use that as motivation to get your homework executed faster. both that, or a more suitable a more suitable desirable little bit of suggestion should be, imagine about the undesirable grades you receives in case you contiue to slack off on your study. imagine of the guilt you'll have for letting your self and fogeys down for no longer assembly your ability. possibly in case you had utilized your self more suitable you would have a more suitable effective occupation particularly of a rigidity-through pastime at Wendy's. very few nutrients for concept.

Answer 9

At 7 she should only have a few minutes of homework. Sit down with her and help her. Ifshe has more than half an hour of homework at that age, talk to her teacher and find out what is wrong.

Answer 10

Make sure she doesn't have adhd. It is not as common in girls and can be over diagnosed so research before asking her doctor.
If she does have it, try the medicines and see which one works best for her. Don't let it scare you either. She may outgrow it. Do try the other suggestions before asking your Dr. The t.v. is a horrid beast that demands your childs attention.