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Homework Help
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on Apr 06, 2012 (Read 1133 times | Comments: 6)
I am having issues with getting my son to bring home his homework (6th grade), do it, and turn it back in. He has had excellent grades until last six weeks, it seems he has just given up. I have taken away all privileges and nothing it is still not working. I stay in contact with his teachers, at least the ones that will e-mail or call me back. I have thought about doing a reward and extra chore jar to help with motivation. Does anyone have any other ideas for me. I am going crazy.
busymomof4
busymomof4
on Apr 10, 2012 Quote  »     Reply  »

I also have a sixth grader that went through the same thing earlier this year. I also took away privileges. Nothing seemed to work. Then I started a reward system it worked great. But I also found out that my daughter was getting bullied that is why she sorta gave up. There is almost always a underlined issue for your child to give up. Specially since he was doing so well at first. Hope that helps good luck.
basilandcatnip
basilandcatnip
on Apr 13, 2012 Quote  »     Reply  »

Something else might be going on and showing up as homework issues. I know with my girlfriends kids it was vision issues. The teachers I have spoken with like face to face with parents and have mentioned not enough parents come to the schools, also gives added insight. Additional resource, most libraries are starting to have after school programs and free homework help. Best of luck.
caandahl
caandahl
on Apr 23, 2012 Quote  »     Reply  »

Hi, My oldest son who is 19 now,had troubles when he started middle school.Middle school is a HUGE change from elementary school.Have you talked to him?Maybe he is having a hard time being organized(having to change classes constantly).If school is not responding,then send them a certified letter,or go down there and refuse to leave until they talk to you.Being a parent of 3 kids with "special needs",I know that sometimes you have to be annoying to get someone to talk to you. Good luck :)
helenallredlpc
helenallredlpc
on Apr 26, 2012 Quote  »     Reply  »

I have helped children by using agendas in the past. One idea we had to implement with one kiddo was to do a signature sheet. These sheets require a teacher to sign that a child has turned in their work. You can also add a signature line that the child has written down their assignment. This method helps with organization issues and lets kids know you are not going to give up on them.
AnnSheSpeaks
AnnSheSpeaks
on May 10, 2012 Quote  »     Reply  »

At my children's school, the parents have to sign the homework book each night as an indication to the teacher that the parents have checked to make sure that the homework is completed each night. The suggestion from @helenallredlpc to have the teacher sign it once the work has been turned in seems like a good idea for helping to manage a child who is avoiding his/her homework.
aud615
aud615
on Dec 16, 2012 Quote  »     Reply  »

an incentive is good but i do try to give my chldren a break when the come home from school and then let them do there homework later in the day since they were at school all day doing work this might help