How to Deal With a Child Who Hates to Study

Your child hates to study and does everything in his power to avoid homework or preparing for a test. This might include goofing off, "forgetting" his assignments or being unable to focus on studying. Studying is not something that most children enjoy. Your child is not lazy if he tries to wiggle out of homework. For many children, learning how to study effectively, being in the right environment and getting a little motivation can go a long way towards developing healthy study habits.

Instructions

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      Incorporate study time into your child's daily routine, whether or not he has homework or a test to study for. Put aside an hour everyday to learn something. Give him a book on an interesting topic such as his favorite animal or car and have him write a short book report or answer a few questions about it.

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      Demonstrate that studying is an important part of life-long learning by establishing a family reading time. Take a language class and go over your material quietly, sitting beside your child as he studies. Setting a good example shows your child that studying is a positive life-long activity.

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      Break down studying into smaller chunks. Give your child one page of vocabulary words or math problems to study at a time. Remove other textbooks and pages of notes so that he can focus on what is in front of him.

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      Set a timer for 15 minutes. Psychologist Jeffrey Bernstein recommends encouraging your child to study as hard as possible for 15-minute increments. When the time is up, he can stop studying and take a break for 5 to 10 minutes, before getting back to the books.

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      Make flashcards for lists of definitions, spelling, vocabulary and math tables. Keep the cards simple with the word or problem on one side and the answer on the other. Allow your child to study the cards by himself and then drill him. Go through the same drills several times to help your child learn the information. Have your child make his own flashcards to improve how he studies.

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      Keep your child's study area uncluttered and away from distractions. Change up the environment with inspirational posters or study charts on the desk or walls. Store phones away from study area. Encourage older children to make use of study halls. The more homework he completes at school, the less he will have to study at home.

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