How do you help your child to like school?

Question

My second grader is constantly complaining about having to go to school. Any advice on how to help him like school?

Answer 1

I have two concerns before answering your question.
1. Is your child being picked on at school?
2. Does your child understand the work the class is doing? Is he having trouble with the work?

Now for my answer:
My son was a straight A+ {well they actually give numbers 4 being the highest he got all four +} but he was afraid to go to school because this boy was picking on him. We got that taken care of and he loved going.
Do you have time to go in and help out? That always makes my son happy, luckily at this time I am able to do that. I would suggest you be VERY involved in his class {as much as you can} the child gets a strong sense of pride when you do this. And it's really fun if you have the right teacher.

I would talk to your child and get to the bottom of this. Do this without the radio or tv on because you both need your full attention. Something may be bothering him and he doesn't know how to say it. Ask him questions like What is your teacher like? Do you have friends? How can you make friends? Does anyone ever make you feel bad at school? If so, what can we do together to fix that? Do you understand your class work? If not, what can I do to help you.

These are suggestions, I can't answer it for you exactly but I hope these help. Good luck to you both!

Answer 2

To have your child be interested in school you have to start before they go to school. Since your child is already in school I would recommend that you have a little discussion during dinner, or a laid back time during the day. On your part you could try being more involved in the classroom, for say volunteering at a field trip. Also try helping with homework and doing activities together. If you see this helps you can try giving your child small gifts you know your child will enjoy (extra helping of dessert, an extra 30 min. playing their favorite game, etc...) or a surprise trip to a place they like for a good grade.

Answer 3

all the advice is good well my situation was different as a child i am a sophomore in college and the only thing that i look forward before and now adays is to go to school i had no phone being at home it sucked being home cuz of my parent (my father), i wasn't very happy leaving with my father so the only thing that made me feel alive was going to school.

Help him with homework/ make it interesting to do his homework
for every good accomplishment give him a reward but always keep it moderate (i never received any appreciation for doing a good job i was always criticized for getting B's i guess in some sense my father wanted me to be perfect) never tell him to get straight A's, i mean it would be good but never push the child though the incouragement is always a good way. well thats what i have now but if any other questions or opinions email me.

Answer 4

You could call the teacher to come and volunteer to read to his class .Share some of your good school experiences. Ask him about his day .
Just play it up by saying "WOW wasn't that fun" . Maybe contact the school for a surprise lunch visit with him. These are some of the things I did as a teacher. The child always had a blast.

Answer 5

Ask specifically why he doesn't like it. Talk to him about the different reasons he doesn't like it. If there are some serious issues make an appointment to see the teacher and speak with her. Possibly if you can make a play date after school with him. His part is to do the best he can and you two will do something special. This is not unusual with boys this age, having had three. Good Luck

Answer 6

Does he have a lot of friends? It sounds like he perhaps doesn't like anyone he schools with, usually this is the #1 thing that keeps children into school. If this is to no avail, try to talk to his actual teacher and see if there is something she can do to help, if none of the other children feel this way than it has to be coming from a situation or lack of interaction.

Answer 7

I've always told her dad and I have jobs and school is her job. She needs to go every day and do her best. What is your attitude towards school? Do you look at it as an exciting opportunity for your child or a chore? Sometimes our attitudes can rub off on our children.

That said, he is a boy. Most boys don't like school. Just try to be positive and upbeat about it. If you are concerned, talk with his teacher and see what he/she thinks. Teacher are always willing to discuss these things.

Good luck!

Answer 8

talk to him about when you were in his grade and how much fun it was. If you can remember funny stories , let him know. Dont speak of any bad memories you have. Every day when he comes home from school ask him how his day went , listen and ask questions about what he tells you. Dont judge, just be possitive and stress the possitive moments in his day.
Have you asked him , what about school he doesnt like? Maybe there is someone bullying him. Or maybe he is having trouble in one of his classes. Try to find out through him and if he doesnt tell you , then maybe you can set up a parent - teacher meeting and speak to his teacher about anything she is noticing in class.
Dont give up. peace and love your way.

Answer 9

Apparently, your child is a genious. He realizes that waking up to go there isn't so fun. lol
Invite the kids to your house and have him make friends. This way he can't wait to go back to have fun with his friends.
If you start rewarding him, you'll have him thinking that there is always a reward for doing something that you should be doing without the reward.

Answer 10

umm im a freshmen nowww and i just finish first period and my teacher was talking about the no shomework issue he read this artical that provens if a child spends tooo much time on homework like over 5o mins a night then they find that school becomes a grudge