When you have a child it can be easy to wish for the next stage of their life, where they can do more and the challenges are seemingly less. When they’re a baby, you want them to become a toddler so they can talk and interact, then you want them to become a child so you can properly do things with them, then a teenager where they turn into not only your offspring, but also a friend.
Yet each stage comes with challenges and particularly in the teenage years. With these you are faced with your teen wanting independence but needing guidance, yet not wanting this guidance. It can be tricky trying to keep on top of it all and chances are you will butt heads a fair few times! One of the trickiest things can be to get your teen to do their homework. They will want to be out with their friends, scrolling on their phones and chances are homework is the last thing on their mind.
At this age it’s hard to see the bigger picture of why school is so important and it’s your job to help them. In this article we take a look at some top tips to help encourage your teen to do their homework.
Speak to their teachers to see how you can help
One of the first things you could try is to speak with your teen’s teachers and see if they can help you find a way to encourage your teen at home. They’ll be able to show you what sort of work they’re doing in class, if they’re working on something in particular such as stem accreditation and how you can help them to hit their goals.
Offer incentives for when it’s complete
There’s nothing like a little incentive to get your teen over a notebook or behind their laptop screen. Offer them a reward for when they’ve done their work – this could be a trip out together, a coffee, or a monetary reward at the end of the month. It’s up to you!
Provide them with a productive space where they can work
It’s much easier to work when you have a good space to do so. Ensure your teen has a space where they can spread out their things, won’t be interrupted and can just get on with the task at hand. This can make it a lot easier to plough through their tasks.
These are just a few things you can do that can help you to encourage your teen to do their homework. Remember you can only do your best and while it might not feel like it, the words you say and the gestures you make will go in and help them to become a better version of themselves and do the work. What are some top tips you have for encouraging teens to do their homework? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
