he's in the 9th grade
2006-10-08 15:18:21 · 15 answers · asked by Kantreal J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
take away his video games and tv privilages.
2006-10-08 15:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encourage him without being the pesty mom. Teenagers hate to have mom hang around, but they love to know that mom is there. I have 4 young children and am not looking forward to these days.
You could try to test him on his work here and there, nothing formal- just to make sure he is studying. I think that as he does better in school, the more privileges he should have. This will make him want to work harder.
Just remember to be his behind the scenes cheerleader.
2006-10-08 15:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by kelliemag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you asked this in the math section - tell him many of the better, higher-paying jobs involve a strong background in mathematics - and I don't mean just being able to count change for a Big Mac.
2006-10-08 15:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by JBarleycorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this:
1. Time time out of your busy schedule to help him with homework.
2. Tell him that he is smart. This will display love and care for his academic needs.
3. Inform him that life is very complicated and that without a solid education, life becomes hell on earth.
Guido
2006-10-08 15:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motivate him and encourage him when he does good.To me this is one of my biggest motivators. Perhaps get him a tutor at his school. At my old school there were older students that had already taken the class that would help struggling students and it didn't cost anything. They did it for service hours, and that helped me alot when I was struggling in one of my classes.
2006-10-08 15:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by luby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him off of the Ritalin, take away his TV set (MTV & VH1 really create brain rot) and internet access, burn all of his "rap" & "heavy metal" CD's. Set aside quiet time for him to actually study, set goals for him to achieve (in challenging steps, but attainable) and then suitably reward him when he reaches his goals.
Hug and kiss him good night and whenever you think he needs it.
2006-10-08 15:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by submariner662 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A whipping proportionate to the badness of his performance usually works.
2006-10-08 15:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's his friends that are keeping him from going to school! And it's the parents job, to watch over them, to stay out of trouble.
It's the teacher's job to teach them. If they don't learn, who's problem is it??
2006-10-08 15:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom gave me these pills that are supposed to make your mind "clear" or something like that. I didn't really notice a difference, but those pills are out there
2006-10-08 16:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by purpleplaid87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since he's in high school, make sure he studies everynight!!!!! ask teachers if he plays, or is disrespectful in school. if he does, tell them to give him detention 3 days a week. then you punish him.
2006-10-12 12:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by bluemicky23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him to ask the teacher to allow him to sit in the front of the class (in front of the teacher's desk)
take notes
listen to the teacher
make him do his homework
tell him to ask the teacher questions when he doen't understand something
2006-10-08 15:21:31 · answer #11 · answered by jdnmsedsacrasac1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋