Son forgot to turn in homework?

Question

He is 7 and in first grade, this is the third day he forgot and even after reminding him and him writing himself a note, i took a toy away today and told him he needs to be responsible..

Is that bad?

Answer 1

no. as long as its not for longer than a day or two. just tell him if he doesnt hand anything in youll take a fav toy or game away for a day or two.

Answer 2

NO absolutely not. It is essential that kids learn to do what needs to be done. If you don't start punishing now than you won't get to it later, and it won't be effective.

Don't beat him.

Cheers

Answer 3

I do not think you are a bad parent for taking a toy away from your child.  I think as parents, we need to remember that even 7 year olds these days have a lot of their minds.  Maybe if you had a seperate folder, just for homework, that would help him.  You could have his teacher stamp or sign that he turned in his homework that day. It would take some extra work on the teacher's part, but if you all work together, I bet you could have him on track in no time!

Answer 4

OMG!!!!  A parent that wants their child to be responsible....what a refreshing thought.  You are 100% correct and although you feel bad, you need to nip these things in the bud.  Remember, you are the parent and need to teach them the ways to suceed in life.  Good job.

Answer 5

No that is not bad, you r teaching him lesson and unless he starts to be more responsible towards his homework you need to keep his toy until he learns.

Answer 6

No but taking a toy away from a seven year old just doesn't cut it. Every day, remind him of his homework and sit down and help him with any. Also, keep in touch with his teacher and school. And you shouldn't take away toys take away things like going out with friends!! But remember 3 (well 2) days isn't that many for forgetting homework!!!

Remember to always stay calm and not to act like he is younger then he really is! Reward him too!!!

Answer 7

no your being a good parent if he can't learn it's his fault

Answer 8

No its not bad. He has to learn to remember these things. They are important. My son is 7 and the same way. He is very forgetful and gets sidetracked so easily. I can tell him to put something somewhere in the house and later Ill find it in a completely different room.

Answer 9

He needs to learn to be responsible for his work.  After 3 days, and writing himself a note....well, you did the right thing.  Maybe he will have learned his lesson and remember to turn in his work.  Just make sure you explain why it is so important for him to turn his homework in on time!!

Answer 10

no because children need to be disaplined....if you tell him if he needs to turn in his homework and doesnt he will get his toy taken away stick to that dont say next time...he needs to learn that you mean what you say

Answer 11

he didn't forget.  he's afaid to turn it in now because it's late.  no amount of reminders or punishment will make him do it at this point.

Answer 12

No, he needs to be disiplined. He may only be 7, but it will only get worse if you don't take care of it now. My oldest son did this, and I explained to him how it affects his grade. If work is late, the teacher takes off a % of what he gets on it. Let him know that if his grade was 100% then now he goes from an A to a ? whatever the % is. My son for the 1st day gets 25% off & etc..

believe me he got much better after i explained it to him this way!

Answer 13

UGGHH ITS ONLY ONE PAPER AND HE'S 7!!! HE'S GONNA FORGET NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU REMIND HIM DUHH!!!! JUST TELL HIM THAT HE NEEDS TO BE MORE RESPONIBLE AND LEAVE IT AT THAT!!!

JESUS CHRIST YOU PEOPLE TAKE SOMETHING AWAY FOR EVERY LITTLE THING

Answer 14

No, keep reminding him.

Answer 15

no not at all. he needs to learn not to forget. if u didnt take anything away he wouldnt learn and keep doing it. soo its not bad dont worry