Getting teenage boys to do homework

Blackpool_Saver

I remember this hell every day, AND I got no back up from the school either, I asked them to be firm about it and they wouldn't, I truly believe that unless you have a school who really come down hard on them you are not going to win this one.

YORKSHIRELASS

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

I remember this hell every day, AND I got no back up from the school either, I asked them to be firm about it and they wouldn't, I truly believe that unless you have a school who really come down hard on them you are not going to win this one.

Good point. It seems here that teachers are inconsistent. All teachers will give out punishment if homework is not done - but some teachers expect a lot more in the quality of the homework - and one had said to my son that he didnt really like giving out homework but had to do it!

The standard of work and expectations are very high nowadays and my son does get really tired but I hope I can make him see that by doing his homework properly he is actually going to make life easier for himself.

Thanks for all your replies.

Prothet_of_Doom

13? Does he have any idea what it takes to achieve his dreams ? Does he have any dreams ?
My kids seem more motivated when they have a vision.

DigForVictory

Definitely have a word with school, and specific teachers if possible - if they aren't setting, marking & penalising, anything you say is unsupported.

If it all starts getting out of hand, invite school friends over for an informal homework club at your house! A lot of fuss, but like a picky eater - mixing with hearty strivers may be habitforming. Also, he can't slope off if there are 2 or more potential narks...

All the best!

This_Year

My parents viewed "homework" as being a means to avoid washing up after dinner and was obviously work that I should have done in class. I also had to do it on the dining room table with the tv on full sight instead of in my room where it was quiet.

They frequently commented "why do you get so much homework when your brother and sister didn't?" :wall:

pukkamum

My son has to do at least half an hour of homework every night, even if, as he moans, it doesn't have to be handed in for weeks.
Turn it into routine at least half an hour every day at a time decided by you both, it will soon become habit.
My son has an hour of unwinding time after school, then homework after dinner and 20 mins guitar, I do keep an eye on it and every week I check his homework diary.
At this age it is up to us as parents to establish a good homework routine, making it a constant will mean they are more likely to continue in later life.

Also does he have a desk in his room? Trying to concentrate downstairs with the noise and activity is virtually impossible.
I also make it clear I am more than happy to help him as long as he is trying hard too.