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12 Year Old Stubburn No Care in the World Child
I think he uses it as an excuse to not turn in his homework. He constantly has missing ... There is only so much a parent can do for thier child. ...
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- A child with ADHD often needs daily help to keep organized. He may need rules on where to keep his backpack, a written daily schedule, etc. The supports can be slowly ...
- Is he on medication? Let him fail. Our son has ADD, and we just let him fail, when he chooses to--and more often he chooses not to fail. It has to be his problem,...
- My daughter too used to tell me she had no homework when in fact she did. I knew she did because I made sure I had the homework schedule for each class. So, I starte...
Trouble with a Teacher
... and how the class went so he could better know what to expect from his son and why he was having so much homework When the teacher saw how involved this ...
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- We had a "yeller" last year and she was the most miserable teacher we have ever had. When some of the other teachers would ask who our daughter got, they would respon...
- K., i suggest you go to the school board but be sure you have your facts in order. With both of my boys i ignored some teacher issues...one in 1st grade and the other...
- I am sorry that homeschooling is not an option, it has been a blessing to us. I think you have received a lot of good advice, the only thing I would add is to use thi...
What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use
You apprently are so tired from your long day and have so much homework that you just don't have time for chores and family time. ...
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- G., I have felt your pain. :) My husband came up with a really neat idea, and so far has worked wonders. (We've had the plan in action about 4-5 months now) First o...
- My 10 yr old sets and clears the table every night (pending homework status). She is also responsible for cleaning up any messes she makes. Also, she can dust the fu...
- I have a 16, 14 & 11 year old. I have one discipline method that really REALLY works with them. If I asked them to do something in the past, I dealt with the same re...
Any Advice on Instilling Good Study Habits in Kids?
As a result, I don't know much about supervising my 2nd grader while..." ... Guidelines for Helping With Homework So You Don't Work Harder Than Your Child! ...
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- Hi J.~ I don't think I'll be adding anything new to this discussion, but rather just to reinforce the advice you've already been given. I have a 2nd grader and our...
- Hi J., I am a middle school teacher and I am soooooo glad that you recognize the importance of establishing good study habbits now... by the time she gets to 7th gr...
- I'm a teacher and the advice I share is primarily around setting up a consistent routine. Come home, have a snack, get the homework done and then play. Obviously thi...
Help, I Feel So Frustrated with My 10 Year Old Daughter
Well I want to thank everyone so much for the advice and encouragment. ... She lies about every aspect of her homework. I have had meetings with principals, ...
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- I strongly believe that honesty and personal responsibility are the two most important principles here. I think you have already received a lot of wonderful advice, a...
- Hi L., My teens both have tried this on me. I resolved this issue by taking away the things they enjoy until AFTER they sit and do 1 hour of homework in front of me...
- Hi L., I taught 5th grade for six years in a public school setting and am currently teaching 4th grade in a private school setting. Your frustration is something th...
New Mom of Fourth Child
shift so he sleeps in 2 answersMy husband works hard too but he works 2nd shift so he sleeps until 10am and then ..... Next question Too Much Homework ...
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- I am a mom of 3 kids. Our youngest just turned a year. I too felt like I was drowning. My Doctor put me on some antidepressants and let me tell you i was very resis...
- I read a book called A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George that seems to touch on a few things you mentioned. It might be worth a read. I'm assuming yo...
- Oh man...that's hard. I feel for ya. Society makes it so hard for families (especially with evening activities)to find the time to stay connected. I've heard of t...
Dealing with Un-informative School Staff and Inactive Father.
We have had order and life has been so much easier since we talked. He checks the girl's homework, makes sure they have their school outfits out, ...
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- Honestly, with your daughter being only 4, I would let the "homework" folder issue go. I would talk to the teacher and let her know that the bare bones of the situati...
- 4 and homework??????????? I would have major issues with the school if my preschooler had homework and had required dress up days. My son attends a preschool. He...
- hi S., First thing, I would sit down with Dad and explain that since your daughter is now in school, homework will be coming home periodically if not daily. I hope t...
My Daughter Refuses to Go to Bed...
At this time of night I have so much homework to do. After telling her continuously that it's time for bed,I try to ignore her hoping she will eventually go ...
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- Hi J., I have a 3 year old little boy who does the same thing on and off. I do try to instill a bedtime routine even if it is very simple. Lately, I just put him in h...
- How to Push Bedtime Earlier Getting your child to hit the sheets with no fuss By Amy Roberts 1. Just do it. If your child can't tell time, don't drag out the p...
- I recently went through the same thing with my 5yr old boy who has a behavioral disorder, so I know how hard this can be. What worked for me was taking t.v. away compl...
Did You Ever Grow Out of "Not Caring About School"?
That's a tough one - you can make him do his homework, but you you can't MAKE him ... It was something he enjoyed so much that I never understood why he ...
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- That's a tough one - you can make him do his homework, but you you can't MAKE him care. Any kind of punishment or reward can get short-term results, but can't REALLY g...
- As a former HS teacher and someone who also loved school, it is hard for me to say this. But you probably just need to let him fail. I wondered as a HS teacher how som...
- A., You could be talking about MY son at age 7. My son did not care about school... In third grade he did not do ONE homework assignment unless HE was interested in ...
Caring About School
My 8 year old is not turning in his homework either What did I do but take his ... His teachers use to tell me he could do so much better if he would just ...
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- L., I am the mother of twin 18 year old boys and I have been batteling this problem for the last 3 years. They are seniors this year and we still have problems gettin...
- L., What is she really interested in? Maybe getting involved with her in something she likes and encouraging that, on the condition that she do well in school will...
- Hi L., I too was a single parent with a child that didnt want to apply himself in school. He was very well liked by students and teachers both. His teachers use to te...
