How can i get my 6 yr old to get his homework done with out fighting with him about it ?

Question

he is very smart boy for his age he is already doing mulitpication and learnig his fractions i barley can understand it myself and he still tells me hes bored tried of doing work he already knows but i think i agree give him whatever he wants sounds good.

as for the jerk here on answers suggesting iam a bad parent cause my child is to lazy to his work, well your mom should be mother of the year cause you have the greatest manners

Answer 1

Make him want to do it.  Maybe a competition, or some sort of reward.

Answer 2

He might need help with it.  Maybe he doesn't understand it.  You have to help him.

Answer 3

six and he has homework? wow thats harsh..but yeh bribe him

Answer 4

bribe him

Answer 5

get out that belt

Answer 6

yup bribes work real well, or punish him for not listening

Answer 7

Make it fun! Use cookies or candy items when counting, promise a treat at the end. Kids LOVE and respect bribery.

Answer 8

I'm sorry, but I cant help it. Homework sucks!!!

Answer 9

Try to make homework fun. Be creative!!

Answer 10

Tell him he cant watch tv until hes done.

Answer 11

try telling him/her that you will take him/her to somewhere special and if that doesn't work bribe him with candy

Answer 12

tape his mouth shut

Answer 13

What kind of six year old gets homework?

Answer 14

develop a homework routine you follow each evening.  Make sure he has a comfortable, quiet, well lit space with no distractions to work.  Review his assignment with him to ensure he understands the directions and leave him to it.  Check on his progress frequently and refrain from raising your voice or showing your frustration.  Check work when he's finished.  Plan for a small treat for the two of you when he has completed his work.

If this doesn't work speak with his teachers for some additional suggestions.

Answer 15

Have you set a homework time?  It usually works well at this age to have a snack and then sit down for homework.  Add a little Love and Logic...You are welcome to make your own choice "in play" when your homework is completed.  Being very firm about it at the beginning helps immensely.  I've found some children need that firmness at the beginning and as they have made it a good habit and do not fight so much about it...to relax the "rules" a little and tell them that they  must have their homework done by a certain time and if it isn't then they are back to doing it right after school.

Have you considered having homework time as a little mom/dad time with your child?  Many work better when someone is near by.  On the same note...I've seen some have success with having them do their homework while you are preparing supper.  That way if they get stuck you are right there...along with to help them stay focused.

Good luck.

Answer 16

You could reward him for doing his work on time. It's not bribery, it's just encouragement. Think of stuff he likes or places he likes to go and let him know that if he does the work well he will be getting a treat. Also you can buy reward charts with stickers. For every good piece of work he does, he gets a sticker. For every 5 stickers he earns he will get a prize. This is a great strategy used by many teachers. It really works well. Good luck with it. You're a good parent for posting a question like this, it shows you care deeply about your son. I salute you as a fellow parent and a teacher.

Answer 17

don't  make it an option.  this is what's expected and this is what you'll do.  no t.v., no playing, no nothing until it's done.  and there should be a consequence if he doesn't do it.  children need to learn that there is 'cause and effect' to each decision.   if you chose not to do your homework, this is what happens.  but make sure it's something you are willing to follow through on.

i feel that too many children these days are bribed, promised and pleaded with to do what is expected.  and it's just that, expectations.  you do it because you have to.  a future boss or teacher isn't going to give them a bribe to do their work.

Answer 18

give him praise when he does well, and be disappointed in him when he does badly.  Also, it could be a physical problem as well.  If he is ignoring you, or will not pay attention, he may have an imbalance and may need some medication.  You should always see if there are other factors as well, and not always think that your son doesn't want to do the task.

Answer 19

Use a reward system... if that does not work. you may have to take something away or it may be harsh, but ignore him untill its done.

Answer 20

i saw this on super nanny lol

you have to take authority and tell them to do it, make sure they have no tv or extras like video games, until they do it.

also, join in doing it with him and trying to make it a fun activity.

: )

Answer 21

first of don't bribe him or spoil him. he's going to expect that all the time. I say take every thing away toys, video games, TV, even sweats yes that's right every thing that's none educational that appeals to him. And Don't even make or treat him as he was equal to you because then they start thinking that they can do anything they want to do and that's when problem's start at a later age. Show him who's Boss. But don't stop loving him ether.

Answer 22

THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS TO FIGHT AND YELL

if you want him to finish his homework just simply ask him nicely and make a deal with him like if finish homework u get to play video games or more time to watch tv. Just anything u think (he likes) that will keep him motivated to finish his homework and once he gets in the habit of doing homework he will just do it with u asking him.

Answer 23

yup, i agree w/ the person above...BRIBE HIM!  It works!  Do a point system where u could hang in open place so he could be proud.  Have him collect stickers every time he completes his homework early and well (emphysis on "well" coz some kids just scribble).  

Make a chart of things he could "purchase" using the points.  This works well b/c it teaches him how to use $, do math, and teach values of savings w/o using actual money.

Answer 24

Kids are born the way they are because of their parents, if your kid is too lazy to do his homework then go blame yourself. You are a failure for your parenting sucks.

Answer 25

My sisters 6 and if she doesn't want to to work my Mum usually tries to make it more interesting for her or tells her she can have a short play but then has to get back into it.

If this doesn't work, she talks to her firmly or tells her she's not allowed to do anything else (like TV, toys or a snack) untill it's done.

I usually also tell her that if she does badly at school it'll affect her for the rest of her life.

She usually sulks but when she's done she'll do it lol.

Good luck.

Answer 26

Turn it into a game! Figure out what he likes and compare his homework assignment to it. Also my son likes it when i give him a golden star for every work he finishes(he's 5). Buy some stickers and make a Progress board and for every work finished give him a sticker and let him  stick it on the board(or to save time and $ use your school calendar, they're free at school).Good luck!

Answer 27

When my kids come home from school, they change out of their uniform, have a snack and then do their homework. It has been this routine from the day they started getting homework and it was still a novelty to them and not a chore. They know nothing else is available until the homework is finished. This includes, toys, tv, going out or whatever. When they have finished I allow them to spend their time however they want (they've earnt it). If your son is already in the habit of resisting it then you may have a couple of days of having to be firm. Once the routine is established it is a breeze.

Answer 28

My eldest was a horror for years with homework then I met a teacher that told me that the contract of homework was with her not me and the child.  Go to the teacher and have clear punishments that you support to be given at school so as to put the responsibility of the work back on him. If he doesn't do it there is a consequence and he will soon get the hang of doing it without a battle. After this we actually enjoyed homework time together.  Supportting her with it not fighting her for it.

Answer 29

Don't do bribery with kids because he will not learn that he needs to do his homework. He will always want something in order for him to do his home work. Bribery doesn't teach children to take responsibility for themselves.  Also, children who are bribed tend to do the minimum for their reward.

This is one of the main battles parents faced with young children; getting them to do their homework. You are not a bad parent it's just that kids do not want to sit down and do work.

You should motivate your child by making homework time part of the family routine. Just like everyone sits and has dinner set a specific time where everyone at home turns off the T.V, computer, cell phones, etc and does home work. Help him with his home work and monitor his work daily.

Answer 30

you can bribe him, whenever he gets his homework done then you give him a sweet or something