Homework

Jennifer - posted on 10/03/2009

Do you think there is more to the story maybe he is having trouble. Maybe if you did talk to him about him doing his homework maybe he would tell you whats going on! maybe maybe not. or maybe a tutor could help if he is having trouble. just talk to him...hope this helps

Nicole - posted on 10/03/2009

Have you tried asking him why he doesn't like to do his homework? My nine year old use to sit at the table and do his homework for hours. He complained and always made excuses on why he couldn't do it. One day I sat down with him and asked him what the problem was with doing his homework. I made sure to be very clam when speaking with him and also let him know I was really interested in what he was saying. It turned out he felt that doing his homework was taking away from his video game time and he also didn't feel he was doing good on his handwriting. I explained that when he took longer to do his homework that he was taking more time away from games and that all kids have problems in certain areas and I gave him example with his friends (example, Jimmy can't ride a bike and Maria doesn't read well but you do great in those areas). I also did reward him a game for every month he did all his homework. (games are expensive so I did a whole month) The trick with rewards is it has to be something they really like and they have to feel appreciated. You can't just say do your homework and I will give you this.... I mentioned a possible reward he could get if he did his work and when I saw after he actually did it. I said to him wow because your doing such a great job I am going to reward you by.... Remember any little attempt counts. Praise even if he only does half because the next time he may just surprise you and do the rest. Of course don't reward him with physical items for half work but do praise (example: wow nice job. I am so proud. See I knew you could do it. Maybe next time you can do all of it and then we can talk about a reward). Find out whats going on with your child. If it is a simple case of he just doesn't want to do it for no reason. Maybe find him a mentor. If he has someone that likes what he likes and they do their homework then he will. Kind of like a big brother program. I hope this helps! Good luck!

Marguerite - posted on 10/02/2009

My 9 year old son is the same i've tried grounding him, giving him treats but nothing works. He'll do it if in the humour and if not!!!!!!!!