2006-07-14 22:45:00 · 9 answers · asked by anamika 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Is he homeschooled? That makes a difference in how you handle things. Schools are usually very inflexible with how assignments are done, but homeschool families can rethink the whole process.
First of all, ask yourself, "What's the point?" You want him to learn the material. Ask him to consider where he studies best--it may not be a desk or table with peace and quiet. My 15 yo does his homework in front of the tv while sitting on the floor--which makes my husband crazy! He gets it done, though, and gets good grades. My 17 yo daughter uses the kitchen table with everything spread around her and something to drink (very important to her) and her Ipod on. If you give him the freedom to choose his environment, he may be more willing to study. The caveat is that--he has to actually show some success in studying.
Tell him what the basic expectation is (his responsibility)and what he can expect in return. It could be Friday nights with friends if all homework has been adequately turned in. Not meeting expectations could mean losing computer time, Ipod, TV, or stereo. Ask him what motivates him. If he has been struggling, offer him a long-term reward that he really wants (concert tickets, Ipod, amusement park trip, guitar lessons-whatever excites him. Just make sure that he has to really show results if he wants the reward.
Finally, consider whether he is bored. If he can do the math without doing all the homework, it is very aggravating to have to do it every night. If this is the case, perhaps he can only do as much as he needs to master the material, provided that he can pass the test at a 95% or higher.
Good luck! He will become a nicer person to deal with as he gets a few years older. Hang in there!
2006-07-15 04:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rudi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have the time..you could make it into a game...like Jeopardy or $100,000 pyramid. Make up the questions and see how many she gets. If she has siblings and friends, they can form a study group this way. You and her friends' parents can chip in for a small trophy to pass around each winning round or a prize like movie tickets, etc. This way it'll be fun and exciting and both of you will know what she needs to work on. It won't seem so much like studying and it'll give her a reason (other than mere learning purposes) to want to study. Well, I hope this helped somewhat. Best wishes and take care.
2006-07-15 04:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by mothergoose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the TV. Better yet, get it out of your house. All electronic games, cell phones too.
Go to the library and turn them loose. Spend at least three hours as often as possible.
Learn what their interests are ( I know ... everything I just told you to throw out of your house!) and feed that interest with all your might.
Fourteen could be too late. If self-initiative is stunted the horse could be long gone before you even knew the barn door was open.
Get out of the city and into the country ... at all costs.
2006-07-16 08:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Great Lakes Agroforestry Institute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Book learning, especially at that level, with the kind of exams he has to pass, can be tedious and repeatitive.
The best learning is really done cooperatively (as opposed to indepently or competitively). Have you considered approaching the lesson plan as an activity, discussion, discovery, inquiry, rather than lecture/reading/drills?
2006-07-15 04:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by gMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we do unschooling. i can't stop my son from reading, because he reads what he is intersted in. we've been unschooling all his 13 years and he is breathtakingly learned - essentially self-taught.
look, at 14, your child is old enough to understand that they are preparing for adulthood and that it is his/her responsibility. why ever lose your temper? why ever push? free your child and give your child the responsiblity.
2006-07-16 17:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is taught how to read at these schools - www.sudval.com - but no one has ever left not knowing how. Go to the website and read about how they do it.
2006-07-15 04:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Vosh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly u explain him why he has to study
what he want to be in his life
dont ever scold him
2006-07-14 23:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by ankita s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
compermise with him or reword him for studying
2006-07-15 03:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋