my mother keeps telling to do my homework before i can do anything else. She will not let me go out our play on my computer or watch tv till it is done. i want to be able to do it when i want to not when she wants me to. HELP ME PLZ!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-20 21:01:13 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Sorry.... but she's right. She's teaching you about prioratizing and discipline. You do the most important things first, and get them out of the way, and *if* you have time left, then you can go onto other things. You don't want to start an assignment an hour before you usually go to bed assuming that it will be finished in time, only to find that you couldn't finish it, or that you rushed through it and aren't too familliar with the concepts.
If you find that your assignments are nothing but pure "busy work," then talk with your mother. First, show her all your assignments for the day. Explain how you know the material and how long it will take for you to finish. Ask her to let you have a trial period of one week, where you do your homework at your leisure, and if everything's fine that Friday, ask her if she might discuss changing the rules. Tell her that it would be a great experience that would teach you personal responsibility and time management.
This will not work at all if you have a history of turning in assignments late, or half-assed. Good luck!
2006-07-20 21:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by punchy333 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but I am on your mother's side! Your mother wants you to get your homework out of the way! Once it is done, you can relax and do whatever you want! If you do it straight away, it means that you do not suddenly remember you have some when it is bedtime!
My son used to have real goes at me about getting his homework done as soon as he received it. However, a few times he had problems and had time to get the teacher to explain it to him so he understood it. There were other occasions where he needed more information that took time to get together. And on one occasion, he could not join in with a family barbecue on a Sunday evening because he had not done his homework!
Oh, and my son is 13! He has realised that not doing his homework when he gets it just causes bigger problems later!
So GET IT DONE! It will make for a much more peaceful life at home!
2006-07-20 23:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience it was always best to do my homework earlier. I found that if I worked after 8 or 9 at night everything that I had done needed to be double checked and possibly redone making more work for myself. I agree though that maybe 1/2 an hour break after school might be a good thing too. Your Mum only wants you to do well so that you can achieve what you want. Maybe you should talk to her about this problem and your career plans too.
So, I would get your homework as soon as possible and talk to your Mum about how you feel.
2006-07-20 21:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being taught to do your homework first and play later is teaching you a valuble lesson.
It teaches you that you cannot have what you want without hard work first.
It teaches you that if you work hard then the rewards (in your case the Tv and games) are plenty and worth having.
It stops you putting off all the work you have to do and taking the goods first.
It makes you understand how good people who live a full life and don't spunge an existance live and grow as people...
Go thank your mum for having good lessons and do your homework straight away before being asked!!
Thats what big boys and girls do!!
;o)
2006-07-20 21:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by Mr_Moonlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do the frickin homework first you know you are just going to put it off and probably not do it at all. It's work and you need to do it first it isn't that big of a deal to listen to your mother is it she wants you to do good in school and if you screw up and don't do you homework you won't. Besides if you screw up she'll ground you and restrict your TV and computer privileges them what will you do Oh yeah your HOMEWORK. Do be a brat do it. The she won'y have a reason to bit ch at you about it will she? Really very easy but you know that don't you.
2006-07-20 21:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not suggest a compromise depending on how old you are?
Do some of your homework as soon as you get in from school then ask if you leave it for a while to play etc after which you will finish it. If she agrees to give it a go this way, prove you can do this.....otherwise tough get your homework done.
2006-07-20 21:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by tigerlily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after having read so many ideas from different people this might not matter much to u.but i just want to tell u this.i understand u'r feelings
u have two options before u:
if u r a person who keeps ur promises just talk to u'r mum that u would like to do u'r homework when u wish it.but u should also gaurentee her that u'll act according to u'r plans.U have to explain to her that u would concentrate much if u have the mood, but be sure u do it.i'm confident that u'r mum will understand.
on the other hand if u r a person who postpones things, just do what u'r mother says.i dont think u want to be pushed back in u'r class
just dont mourn about things . enjoy things as it is.
2006-07-21 02:37:40 · answer #7 · answered by the gifted child 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get her to do that by doing as your damn well told until you get to the point where she trusts you to be as sensible as she is. Because you are a child that wont happen until you have grown up and realised that she is right and you aren't.
Look on the bright side - with a good mum like that you will do well at school and you wont have to worry about your homework ever. Believe me it's worse when you don't have a mum to keep you on the straight and narrow. You are a lucky kid. Although I doubt you believe me now!
2006-07-21 01:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mick H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... put it this way.
Suffer a bit of homework now, get a good education and pass your exams and earn a good living.
or...
Do badly in school, fail your exams, end up on welfare and worry where the next meal is coming from...
There is no alternative to a good solid education. Ignore anyone who tells you that they are not educated and yet they can answer questions on virtually any topic. Somewhere along the line they educated themselves to become so well informed...
You're at school for such a short time - make the most of it...
2006-07-20 21:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to get it done first then do anything you want because then you don't have to worry about it. How about setting a time during the evening that you agree with your mum that you do your homework, if you want to do it later? Think your mum is worried that your homework won't get done.
2006-07-20 21:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋