Teenager Won't Do Homework? Here's What You Need to Do.

Q: How do you motivate a teenager to do homework?

A: What a great question! We know that parents and educators see the big picture beyond homework. It's not about the homework--it's about knowing that your teenager will do what is necessary to succeed in life. It's about securing their future.

If your teenager isn't doing their homework, you might be tempted to threaten or punish them. If these tactics have been your go-to in the past, you are not alone. However, you know by now those things are not working.

What you need is another approach. Here is one you can try:

Help your teenager see the real life application of the skills the homework addresses, and make sure that they understand the relevance to the present day situations.

Your teenager isn't skipping homework because they are lazy. They don't see the relevance or benefit of reading, doing worksheets, or writing papers to their life--today.

As a parent, you can help them see this. You can show them how the skills of research, reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking will help them achieve their personal goals.

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