2006-10-13 19:49:42 · 17 answers · asked by jass 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
The good news: He's normal.
The bad news: You're not being the adult.
The good news: You can learn to be the adult and MAKE him do it. and make him do it right.
Take EVERYTHING out of his room except his clothes and bed. When he starts acting right, he can slowly get his stuff back.
2006-10-14 06:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor mom, I pity you:( ...I went thru the same thing.
I had to come up with a lot of rules and rewards.
First of all have a reward chart for each task your son does (e.i. chores, homework, or helping out, anything!) then at the completion of the sheet reward him with something he likes, like a new toy, extra half hour of t.v./computer, or a trip to the ice cream store. Keep in mind a child should NOT be watching no more than 1hr. of television, that includes video games, computer
etc. Also, you might want to ask him why he doesn't want to do it.
Another thing I did, I got an easel and we pretend he is the teacher and he has to explain to me about his subject.
Make sure your son doesn't seem too stressful, perhaps I meal and some mommy and son time before the tasks, or even a nice
calming bubble bath! good luck!
2006-10-14 06:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by Sabine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try making it "fun". Make up incentives. Example: If you get your homework done in an hour you can choose dessert after dinner, or you could bribe, as a last resort. It's Halloween time, get a bag of bite size candy bars and he can have a treat after homework is done. You could go to a local dollar store or something along that line and pick up some little toys, etc and put them in a basket for him to choose one when it's completed. When my daughter gets home from school, I turn off the TV, computer, etc and have her sit at the table until it's done. Sitting there with your kid, no matter how long it takes, to make sure they stay on track helps too, have some veggies or cookies on a plate and something to drink ready to munch on while the homework is getting done.
2006-10-13 20:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Chaundra Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homework is important! Schools require that kids do homework as part of their grades. In my home, homework is done before anything else. Both my kids are straight A students and this is because they do it. They are developing skills that will help them in their futures. Many professions require that you take some work home with you. CEO's, doctor's, lawyers all do. There isn't enough time at school or work to get it all done.
If he doesn't like to do it, too bad. Make consequences for not doing it. Take away what is important to him, until he does it. If he doesn't do homework, he will be left behind. Ask him if he wants to do whatever grade he is in again.
You are the parent here, discipline is needed.
2006-10-13 20:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The first thing your child does when he gets home should be the homework. Help him. Be involved and be a part of his learning. Let your son be the teacher for YOU. If you have no interest in him or his school work and homework, you are showing him no initiative to excell.
2006-10-14 00:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's HIS homework, his responsiblity, that is one of the reasons teachers GIVE homework, they are teaching the children responsibity but it fails because too many parents seem to think that THEY are responsible for the child's homework. So what will happen if he doesn't do his homework? He may fail, have to repeat at least a semester of the grade, not a life threatening situation being held back might teach him something. It certainly taught my daughter something...
2006-10-13 22:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I can't help because I don't believe in homework. I feel that if a child is in school for 8 hours a day then that is enough. He should be able to kick back and relax when school is done. I'm a former teacher and I've never agree with the homework situation. In fact, many teachers hate giving homework and only do it because of guidelines they are forced to follow.
If your son doesn't want to do his homework then I say good for him!
2006-10-13 19:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
let him know that homework is part of his grade and does he really want to take the same classes again next year, his friends will go on to the next grade and he will remain in the same grade.
make a rule that homework has to be done before recreation,telephone,friends coming over or computer time...[research on computer is ok but has to be monitored by parent]
2006-10-13 19:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to avoid extrinsic rewards like money or gifts because they will be expected every time. You need to how him the difference doing homework can do in school vs no going it. Like how easy tests get or easier to participate in class so he can be more involved.
2006-10-13 19:52:21 · answer #9 · answered by Louis T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He "don't" like to do his homework? Just look at the parents
2006-10-13 19:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by Oh Dee! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋