2006-09-11 15:05:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I had one of these children also, I asked his Teacher for help making it more enjoyable, I would give him advance notice that it was time to start, about half hour before, we didn't do it right after school, rather around 5 , before dinner that way I was there and if he finished there was none left to do later. I also was put on daily notice by a smile/frown face if there was an off day. My best "ploy" was to start him each Mon. with a roll of nickles, and he had to make his bed, and bring home a smile or it would cost him a nickle, Friday he could keep what was left and if all were left he received an extra dollar. It worked, remember it was the 80's now you might want to use dimes.
2006-09-11 15:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by malraene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he may need a little encouragement mom. Could you maybe get him started by doing a problem or two with him and then gently coaxing him into trying more on his own. What doesn't he understand? Simplfy it for him in your own words and use your own creative examples. And don't make him spend more than say fifteen or twenty minutes without getting up and taking a little break. Parents and older siblings do have to be actively involved with getting the younger ones off on the right foot when it comes to homework. It has to be instilled in them if they're going to succeed the higher up the "ladder" they go.
I hate to use the word bribery, and I certainly don't mean giving him money or buying him something special just to get him to do what he should be doing. But how about this, "Billy, you know that such and such will be on at 7:00, so if you can finish your spelling and arithmatic homework now, you'll be able to watch this program before going to bed. Good luck!
2006-09-11 22:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, is he ODD? (oppostional defiant) or just passive aggressive? Does he understand the homework? Can there be a consequence for not cooperating? Can there be a reward or a reward system for doing what he's supposed to do? You can even help him earn the reward....you want him to get the reward so make it easy...then as he regulary does his homework reward him for neatness or correctness, etc....These are behavior mod techniques. You should also make an appointment with the teacher and share your struggle with her/or/him because they may notice things in class and together you can better plan a behavior mod system that carries between the home and school....she or he may recommend a psych eval and that's ok, too....anything to help your second grader. Did your child do his first grade homework? Was that a battle, too?
2006-09-11 22:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by miatalise12560 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, does he just sit there and ignore your attempts to help him? Maybe there is something else going on, so talk to him.
Does he just sit there after you get up from helping him? Well, that could be that he wants you to sit there with him throughout the lesson. it could be a reconnection thing. Maybe he feels the need to be with you and this is one way to get that. no problem. If you are trying to get other things done while he's doing his homework, then gather some small things you can do at the same time.
For example, if my son has some writing to do, I grab my checkbook. i'll explain what he needs to do, then while he is writing, I start checking items off in my book. I'm still right there, and I'm still offering up encouragement, but i still feel like i'm getting something done, too.
It's hard, but if your son feels he needs this time with you, then stay right there until he finishes and encourage him. it will go much faster, he'll feel better and it will actually free time up for you to get all those other things taken care of.
And rewards are always a good idea. Start with rewarding him for finishing with you right there. Then you can bump it up to doing a few minutes on his own, so on and so forth.
hope this helps.
2006-09-12 09:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with him and go through his homework with him. Has he been tested for ADD or ADHD? I would talk to him in a non-threatening way and find out why he does not want to do his homework. Set up rewards for completing his homework.
2006-09-11 22:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by RKC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I refuse to believe that you are 58 years old with a second grader.
Positive and negative reinforcement. Now is the perfect time to establish who is the parent, who is the child, and discipline.
And if you spank that *** 1 good time to establish discipline you will never have to do it again. And you will get better results than resistance. But of course you don't sound as if you have the heart to discipline the child so get used to him/her being an under - achiever.
2006-09-11 22:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by joe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rewards and penalties?
Like, if he doesnt do his homework, talk to him about the consequences and tell him you'll take something away if he doesnt do it.
Or maybe tell him he gets a treat if he does do it.
... Or maybe this is possibly your child's tried attempt to tell you that he needs your help with his homework?
2006-09-11 22:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by Diana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was the same way--my parents used to say that if i didnt do my homework, i couldnt play my sports and other activities....it worked for me--im a sophmore now, in straight GT.
good luck.
2006-09-11 22:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by Caitlin K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a game of it. Help him see how the subject relays to real life things that he likes.
2006-09-11 22:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal. Help him with it, but keep it positive. He'll fly solo in a couple of years.
2006-09-11 22:08:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋