Her father is living outside our home. He provides no support for our 12 year old or our 8 year old boy. Our boy does good in school but our girl has gotten zero´s. The teachers say she does not do her homework.
2007-05-12 08:35:42 · 8 answers · asked by acredhead113 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
MeAs a 12 year-old, school is hard but you have to convince her she can do this. Your daughter is facing a hard time. Her father is gone and this when she needs both of you. Try to face the issue and talk to her. She needs advice and help. Try to keep her on top of her homework. Try to check it and always ask her if she is done with it. Having a B or A is better than an F. Atleast trying is better than failing without trying.
So
1. Find out problem
2. Help her with her homework (Keep her on top)
3. Make sure she has confidence (Most important)
2007-05-12 08:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's something else going on here other than her not doing her homework and not turning it in. Possibly talk with your daughter and see what is bothering her. I suspect that the possible change of your husband no longer being at the home may have something to do with it. If your daughter will not talk with you, you may want to get a school counselor involved to help with the situation. Either way, before the school work can improve other things need to be addressed.
2007-05-12 15:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me that she may be crying out for help. She may need some extra hugs, individual attention and some one on one time. Sounds to me that she is feeling sad. Little girls usually really need there father when they get to be around 11 or 12 and continue through there teenage years. I would recommend taking an hour each night with her and help her with her homework. It may help going and sitting in a park, near a lake, pond or somewhere special not at home. That would be relaxing and calming to her.
2007-05-12 15:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by aintlifegrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thing with my son. The key is to actively participate in their homework assignments, but make it a fun time when the atmosphere is light. Try making jokes about the homework, give ridiculous answers, show them you are on their side, and pretty soon, they are correcting your answers to show you how "stupid" you are. This approach worked for me. If she is just not doing the work in school, I agree that a counselor might help.
2007-05-12 16:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well then make her do her homework! She's not nearly mature enough to have the sense to decide whether or not she believes school is important, so until then...
It would help if I knew what kind of girl she is. Is she used to getting everything she wants, does she have any discipline?
2007-05-12 16:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are blaming the father....If you guys are not divorced go to marital counseling today. If you are divorced or getting divorced, or he won't participate, go by yourself. When Mom isn't happy - no one is happy!!!
I wish you the best and hang in there!!! If you think the first counselor you meet is a looney, try anioher!!!!
2007-05-12 19:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by the bird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to her about why she's not doing her hw.
and maybe take away distraction like TV and video games and internet until she finishes her hw everyday.
2007-05-12 16:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea... maybe school bores your kid to death? I agree with Alli
2007-05-12 15:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by megaherzfan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋