We have 4 kids. For 3 of then school is easy and they are way above grade level. For one of them school is hard. She always has more homwork because she dosen't get it done in class plus she has to study more because she is under grade level. When she has all this work that the rest don't have she gets upset and pretty much shuts down and I get no where with her. I am her stepmom and I am the one that does most of the work with her because she lives with us. Her mom and dad are a little harsh on her brothers grades, and really harsh on her sisters grades, but when they see her grades they say "good thing she's so pretty" oh it makes me so mad. Any way any one got any good ideas on how to help her study without making her feel that she has do do all this extra stuff or like it doesn't matter if she does.
2006-11-07 08:06:04 · 7 answers · asked by lee b 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Under no circumstances should she ever compared to her siblings. They are different kids than her. You have to find something that she is good at and really likes. Dance, Gymnastics or sports. Something that she can do. When doing homework, go to her room so she cannot see what her sibs are doing. When she does well in school make a huge deal out of it. Its about building her self esteem.
2006-11-07 08:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of high school kids will tutor younger kids. Go to the high school and check with a councilor there to see who is available and has good grades in the subjects she need assistance in. Finding a nice girl that she can build a rapport with will help her feel a bit more special having the attention of a "highschooler"....even if it is a paid position for school work, I am sure that will not be the only subjects discussed once they get accustomed to each other.
2006-11-07 08:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by koko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is support her and let her know she is smart, it's just harder for some people to do some things, and that there are things that don't come so easy for her sibling that come easy to her. We are not all the same, but that in no way makes her less smart. Then directly insert your foot into her parents @ss for talking down to her! A child will never succeed if the parents don't have faith in them!!
2006-11-07 08:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by purpledragonflyjrh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to talk to her parents about this. Maybe some family conseling would help. Also, try to studying and learning fun, and require the other kids to take turns helping her and doing work and projects with her. Tell them to save some of their home work assignments to do at home so they can all do homework together and she won't feel left out. Give the other kids extra practice work; but them workbooks, give them projects to do, and make up some of your own homework.
good luck!
2006-11-07 08:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by NoLa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her educational games make learning fun for u do that and she may even get higher grades then her siblings and tell her she can do it as long as she works at it also many of the great scientist had to work hard to accomplish their goals and look what they did like Einstein he couldn't read
2006-11-07 09:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she needs a tutor. Has she been tested for any learning disabilities? This is where I would start. Talk to her teacher.
2006-11-07 08:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is younger you could make a game of it or maybe you could help her good luck and please let her know you are on her side
2006-11-07 09:25:16 · answer #7 · answered by sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋