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Joanna
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« on: January 28, 2010, 09:25:21 AM »
Does anyone have ANY suggestions on getting kids to do homework without it turning into a huge deal? It's like pulling teeth to get our 8 year old to sit down and do his homework! He'd rather be playing Wii or watching tv. Any and all suggestions would be very much appreciated!
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2010, 10:22:39 AM »
unplug the TV. You CAN live without it.

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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2010, 03:04:23 PM »
I don't have kids, but I used to be one. :)

My sister hated doing her homework - more than most - but we both loved playing with my mom outside. One way my mom motivated my sister to do her homework was by going on a bike ride (or playing catch, since we played softball) when she finished her homework.

I know some parents offer kids money, or a new video game, etc., but I think deep down most kids just want to spend time with their parents.

As for the actual act of completing homework, my mom let her do it at the kitchen table so she wouldn't feel alienated from us (like if she were confined to a desk in our room). She couldn't sit facing a window, and she couldn't get up from her seat to get a snack or go to the bathroom until my mom let her know she could take a "break."

Hope this helps!
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2010, 12:23:56 AM »
Well its really tough kinda job.  Pondering
i would suggest you to help your kid in his homework. or make his schedule for TV and studies.

You can also live without TV, but your kid will not go like this easily.. so make him agree that you will give him/her time for tv and games etc, if he/she completes his homwork first.

This is themethod, my parents use to implement on me when i was a child...  Frustrated Smiley

Hope it will help you.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2011, 01:43:40 PM »
As a mother to almost 6..i give mine an ultimatum..no homework/good grades, no TV/video games/computer games for a week!!
You have to be stern, but most importantly you HAVE to be consistant with all punishments as well as rewards.
Also I've learned even more important than punishments are the rewards..if they get an A..take them out for ice cream, or buy them that t-shirt they want..my 8 yr old son collects matchbox cars, and i find this an awesome reward, because its inexpensive but has value to him.
hope this helps!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2011, 06:35:22 PM »
It's really important that kids will learn discipline. It will take them farther in life. Their ambitions and dreams will be accomplished if they have discipline. That's what I always say to my kids. One of son attended a military boarding school. When he came home, I could see the difference. He is really responsible and well disciplined. I don't know what's with the school but I appreciate it much that he has those virtues or values. I hope that his younger brothers and sister will also have those when they grow older.
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2011, 06:26:57 PM »
I agree wholeheartedly on what DR S, RKennedy, and momof6 said.

My husband and I take care of two of his younger sisters (age 6 & 7).  They are in first and second grade respectively and I have a long ways to go till they finish high school.  Tear hair out  Getting them to sit down and finish their homework is a chore.  They know that in our home their homework is the first thing they must finish before playing on the computer or watching TV.  Not only must they finish their homework, but they must also understand their homework and be able to explain what they just learned.  Usually I just sit with them at the kitchen table while they are finishing their homework.
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2011, 05:22:58 AM »
I dont have kids but I love to have one someday. But I have many niece and nephew I help them making their homework especially if I have a free time.


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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2011, 08:12:29 AM »
The best way when our children is going to have their homework we should help him or her and always participate with them in every part of life.
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