How to Get Children to do Homework

In your mind, your children should get started on their homework immediately after dinner without any prodding. But in reality, disputes over homework completion are common between parents and children. While there are no guarantees that your child will do homework every night without being told, there are several ways to encourage your child to finish his assignments every day.

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      Create a calm, private work space where children can complete homework. External distractions, like computers or televisions, should be limited during homework time, according to KidsHealth.org. Keeping all of your child's school supplies nearby can also reduce the temptation to move around and get distracted elsewhere.

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      Figure out the ideal time for your children to do their homework. This can vary from family to family, according to HealthyChildren.org. Some children may still be in work mode immediately after getting out of school, making that the ideal time for them to get started on their homework. Others may need time to wind down before delving into their studies. Allowing your children to decide when they will do their homework after school may reduce power struggles and allow them to plan and prepare themselves accordingly.

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      Help your children create a plan of action. Younger children may get overwhelmed with the tasks that they need to complete. Creating a schedule according to due dates or making an ordered checklist of assignments according to their difficulty or the length of time needed to complete them can help your children focus and manage their workload better, suggests the Scholastic website.

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      Praise your children's efforts and accomplishments concerning homework, and keep criticism constructive. Blaming your children for not meeting certain standards will be less productive than asking them what you can do to help them reach a certain goal.

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      Reward your children for a job well done. If they perform well on a test, displaying it or mentioning it to relatives and friends can encourage them to keep up the hard work in the future.

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      Consider giving your children breaks when doing homework. A 15-minute break every hour may help them keep their focus.

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