My son is 8 yrs old. He is in 3rd grade. He is not so serious about his homework that he gets. No it is not every night. I would like to see him do something daily whether is to practice his spelling words, math related or something. He has a temper tantrum when has to do anything school related. He cries makes sassy remarks, everything. He is doing not so well inschool.
I have asked him to bring home is books so I have a clue on what is going on with. he never does, I emailed his teacher and she said she would remind him and the book I requested to come home never did. I am trying so hard to be involved. I work crazy hours but I am trying to get insync with this but he is not doing his part., I losing my pateinces with him.
What can I do to get him to stop the tantrums and to get his books to come home.
2006-10-14 01:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Erika that is what exactly happens on all accounts, my giving in to the daily palnner. I will see that tests or quizzes are scheduled and I ask where are the books to study from and he just says oh I forgot or the walkers had to get going fast so I had no time to gather everything. Which his teacher says is true.
2006-10-14 01:51:19 · update #1
I'm guessing you give up and give in to his tantrums. Set boudaries such as no tv/games until he brings the book home and stick with it. You may have to put up with a few days of constant tantrums but eventually he will get tired. Some teachers have "day planners" for kids. Each day they will fill in what homework the student has and they bring it home to the parent and the parent must sign off everyday even if there in no homework. Just a thought. Good luck!
2006-10-14 01:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ericka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried a reward chart? When he does his homework, he gets a tick, if he doesnt then he gets a cross. At the end of the week if the ticks outweigh the crosses, he gets to do something he chose at the beginning of the week. That way, he decides (within limits of course!) what it is he will be working towards & will do his best as it will be him achieving something he wanted. Worked well with myself & my sibblings, also saved my parents any trouble with tantrums if there was the threat of no tv/games etc.
Try to make it as fun & appealing as you can, hard I know, especially with a young lad who has no interest from the start, best of luck, hope it works out well.
2006-10-14 08:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reward him.
Kids don't react well to frustration
from the parents. Also maybe
be like bring your books home so
we can sit down and do this together.
He might like 1 on 1 time.
Good luck!
2006-10-14 08:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by Yes.? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him no TV/Xbox/dinner/playing with friends until he does his homework and you have checked it. And stick to that.
Oh, and offer him a reward when his marks improve; something he really wants. But don't reward him till he starts playing ball and making an effort, otherwise you're simply rewarding bad behaviour.
2006-10-14 08:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by pompeii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the school for some xtera books to keep at home
2006-10-14 08:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by roalmiller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋