Also to just plain like school? Are there any activities to change his mind? I do all I can! I think...
2006-09-13 13:23:16 · 7 answers · asked by Young Mothers Network Services 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I don't think you can get him/her to *like* it, you just have to get them to DO it! lol ;) You might try positive reinforcement (if you're not already) and praising everything they're learning, maybe a special treat if homework is done without you having to tell them to do it, etc...
2006-09-13 13:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Avid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they found a solution to that, more kids would like school.
Your focus shouldn't be on getting him to like school. You should try getting him to do schoolwork in exchange for getting to do things he enjoys doing.
You have to set up an Incentive/Rewards System. If he doesn't see any penalties for failure to do his homework, he won't see any reason to do it since it doesn't seem to cost him anything.
However, if you set up a plan where not doing his schoolwork results in him losing certain privileges such as playing outside or getting to eat ice cream, he'll rethink his position.
This may not seem like an instant solution, but it will prepare him for the working world because there are a lot of tasks that we don't like to do that have to be done.
When he's going for a job, there will be certain things that he'll have to do in order to get what he wants out of life and some of those things won't be fun or things he'll want to do.
Make a list of all the things he likes to do and set up a system that shows that when he completes his homework and tasks, he gets rewarded with things he likes to do.
The other approach is where you can engage your child's mind by showing him how certain subjects in school pertain to his daily life. That's a bit more challenging because it requires some abstract thinking and explaining things in such a way that your child can relate.
If you can find ways to make some of the homework fun, he'll be more open to doing it. One approach could be where he gets attention every time he completes 5 math problems. Maybe you'll give him a hug or play with him.
Then as he continues to progress, you start increasing the number to 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 Math Problems.
The most important thing is developing a System that you remain consistent with that he'll see. By showing him Rewards or Positive Reinforcement for certain behavior, you can condition him to perform in a way you want when it comes to his approach with homework and where it doesn't require as much attention and upkeep on your part to see that he remains on task.
2006-09-13 20:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by "IRonIC" by Alanis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember I hated school!!! My mom would make homework time our special time. She would joke about how she used to hate school work and do it with me. Keep in mind I did my own work! We would spend about an hour or so on homework than I got to choose whatever we did next, movie, board game, video game,food(dine in/or out), etc. Just make doing his homework have some type of reward. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2006-09-13 20:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by RASBERRI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all else fails you could offer him a prize for doing homework.
Unfortunately every kid has a price, you just need to find your child's. It is a very low tactic but in this instance the end justifies the means.
2006-09-13 20:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make homework fun. Use objects when your son is subtracting and adding. Maybe he likes Legos or something-you could use those to help him like math better. Make school fun by encouraging him too.
2006-09-13 20:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by sweetdollツ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try to make it fun!! i was in second grade a while ago so just trust me on it.
2006-09-13 20:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get like toys and candy and stuff to help him with it explian math to him with candy
2006-09-13 20:25:21 · answer #7 · answered by Lauren D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋