Homework. The word itself send a kid into a state of fear, panic, or disgust, but completing schoolwork outside the classroom doesn’t have to be so bad! Convincing your child of this, however, can be a bit tricky.
As a parent, it can seem difficult to pressure your child into finishing their homework in a timely manner, particularly when it leads to arguments or tears. Whenever you want to give up, don’t—the consequences of your child not completing his homework can be dire. Not only will your child’s grades suffer, but they will fall behind in coursework. This may result in embarrassment, social difficulties, and an eventual unwillingness to attend school at all.
Instead of standing idly by and allowing this to happen, check out the following strategies we’ve gathered—all of the best ways to encourage your child to do homework.
Sweeten the pot.
Set some ground rules, and make it clear that activities like television or playing with friends must wait until homework is finished.