your 13 y.o. is testing your limits and trying to pull a fast one on you. it's a bad idea to ask a kid to make up rules, boundaries and limits, as i'm sure you know as a parent, and at thirteen, he's still a child but growing up soon to be an adult. that's not to say you need to be a tyrant to him but you're the parent and should be the rule maker and you should decide when he can responsibly bend or break these rules, as you know your child best. if he's to be successful in school, it's very important that he gets his homework done and be prepared for class. that was important way back when and is still important today. learning and being successful take practice and repetion as well reward for correct performance. if you look at many geniuses and prodigies, they have many thousands of hours of practice logged in thier respective fields your child is no different and needs to practice to be successful and homework and studying gives him that chance, don't let your son bully you into giving in to him by calling you old fashioned and be proud of being a hippie parent rather than a square ;-)
BTW keep in mind, teenagers in all times and walks of life will always be testing boundaries and giving their elders crap... it's a part of who they are and how they discover their adult selves. i did it when i was a teenager as i'm sure every poster here has done it. it was the adults in our lives that kept us focused and made us into the functioning adults we are today. you sound like a cool parent and your son is in good hands as long as you don't back down and you stick to your guns when he gives you lip (and believe you me he will!)
2006-10-26 04:49:44
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answered by swamijie1 2
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Yeah my 8 year old gives me lip about doing her homework. I let her come in and have a snack then she is required to get right on the homework. I dont think the rule has changed they should do their homework when they get home from school but then again it gets old sitting in class for 8 hours then having 3 hours worth of homework and most kids by the time they come home from school are exhausted I know my daughter is.
2006-10-26 04:40:29
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answered by redsnowykitten 3
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first of all it all depends on how much you know about fashion design to begin with.If you are able to sketch designs and know how to make it on your own then you can start something for sure! if not you would need to find a team of people which you dont have the money for probably right now. If you have a supporting family that would love ot help that would be a great start on a family business.. you have to start small by making one of each design.. create a website for yourself and promote HEAVILY. create a myspace.. facebook.. put flyers up in your area.. make sure that before all this though that you create a business plan. you need an image for yourself. how do you want others to see you and your clothing? what is your brand? is it high-end? or cheap? is your goal to have your own store or sell in department stores? at this age the number one thing that you need is support but DO NOT let others tell you that you can't do it.. there are plenty of young people out there starting their own businesses.. if you have any questions or anything fell free to msg me :) goodluck!
2016-05-21 22:16:44
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answered by Anonymous
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What are the results of him not doing his homework after school?
Not getting it done and getting bad grades?
Missing dinner,TV or computer time to get it done later?
Whatever the results are, use them as logical consequences, and help him figure out a solution. Maybe doing homework right after school is too stressful after a full day at school, and he needs to unwind for a few hours. There's nothing wrong with that.
If the result is that he doesn't complete his homework, and his grades suffer, give him a logical consequence that relates to his homework & grades. For example:
1. Ask him to choose and set aside a certain time period (i.e. 6pm - 8pm) every evening for homework, and make him stick to it. If that clashes with TV or IM, then he needs to make a good decision on what time to pick.
2. If his grades are sufering, explain that completing work earns the right to free time, then tell him that he will not be able to enjoy free time playing video games or IM or whatever until his grades improve.
Whatever you decide, make sure you relate it to the logical consequences of choosing when he does his homework. Grounding him or making him do it right after school without a logical and related reason will only escalate the power struggle.
2006-10-26 04:51:46
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answered by Rick W 5
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This is wrong with teen-agers these days. They have no respect for authority, they don't believe in absolute truth. You have to feel something for it to be true.
2006-10-26 04:38:58
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answered by Casey M 4
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No i have the same problem ...cure is make them aware if they fail..that you will not go to School to bail them out.....scare tact-ed
2006-10-26 04:41:56
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answered by babo1dm 6
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Do the homework.
2006-10-26 04:41:52
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answered by Anonymous
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