It is a fact that most children detest homework and will respond by whining and procrastinating or even full-on tantrums. It does not have to be this way. Homework can be a fun activity for both the parent and the child, and an avenue for the parent to know what their child is being taught in school, discover what problems the child may be having in class, and generally bonding with the child.

Different parents have different ways that work for them, but the following are proven methods that will get your child to overcome their fear of homework and actually find it enjoyable.

1. Understand their disinterest
Are they having a tough time with the subject? Do they feel the subject is boring and a waste of time? Perhaps they just can’t sit down long enough to concentrate on it? You need to find out by talking with them and their teacher. The subject teacher is in the best position to furnish you with information about your child’s feelings towards the subject. Once you find out what exactly it is that’s wrong, you can then know how to tackle it.


2. A carrot and a stick
Motivation is key to getting things done. If your child lacks the proper motivation, create it for them. Give them incentives to drive them to do their homework. A little treat here for a job well done, be it snacks, extra TV time, or even money. The opposite goes for failing to do the homework.


3. Two or more heads are better than one
Get them to invite their friends over for a group study session. If they know their friends are doing the work as well, it will motivate them to do it too. Make sure, however, to lay down some ground rules at first so it doesn’t end up being a slumber party.


4. Do it with them
Some of the aforementioned benefits of homework can only be attained when you do the homework together with your child. Turn it into a question-and-answer session, or introduce some games to make it fun. Make sure they do the work, though, and don’t fall into the temptation of writing the answers for them. The goal is to get them to learn, after all.


5. There’s an app for that
Interactive apps are aplenty that can help your child learn various subjects and concepts. Most incorporate games and fun activities for easy and visual learning. A quick Google search will show you some of the top-rated ones.


6. Relax, take it easy
Do not drive your child too hard. Fear is never a good motivator. Make sure they understand why they need to do what. Doing is half of the equation, knowing why to do is the other.


Source: Exercise Book, the BlueBic blog.

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