How to Get Kids to Hate Homework - in Seven Easy Steps
Mar 18, 2010 | Comments: 9
How to Get Kids to Hate Homework - in Seven Easy Steps
- Begin assigning homework early in the child's school career. The younger the child, the better.
- Assign a task that is rote and tedious - for example, copying out words for a spelling test or memorizing number facts.
- Make sure they are expected to do this repetitive task daily.
- Change the expectations - only slightly - every two weeks.
- Continue steps 1 through 4 for 189 days.
- For extra impact, make the homework expectations bleed into at least one day of the weekend.
- Convince the child that tedious homework will teach them to become good citizens and workers of the future. This will give the child a feeling that the homework they hate will never end.
The homework is still fresh and fun
Week 1-10: All is new. The child enjoys their new task.Their work is neat and easy to read.
homework help
Week 11 - 20: Notice the sloppiness, the scratching out, the experimenting with writing styles - the boredom is starting to set in. The 7 steps are starting to take effect!
homework is getting frustrating
Week 21 - 35: Look at those deliberate holes in the paper. Look at the obvious frustration! An example of a successful implementation of the 7 steps.
the child is totally frustrated with their homework assignments
Cam says:Mar 18, 2010
loved that. Brings back memories. I recall time going by so slowly back then, add some tedious work and it feels like an eternity.
TheWhat says:Mar 18, 2010
Reminds me of grade 10 english where I developed my personal signature.
Christine says:Mar 18, 2010
My feelings EXACTLY, Leah!! Well stated in a light and humorous way. I don’t think homework should be allowed before grade 7.
Crystal says:Mar 18, 2010
Leah…you have nailed it!!!!
oyun indir says:Jun 16, 2010
good perfect post thanks
Jeronim Lucretius says:Aug 26, 2010
They love you, it’s just that they’re like most children today that talk back to their parents and stuff like that, which doesn’t mean they hate you. Maybe you should try talking to them more and telling them how you feel seriously, lol when my mom does that with me I feel so guilty I swear now she’s like the most spoiled mom on earth. Though you should be a friend to them, but you’re a mom and still have be strict even if they throw their tantrums.
hasan says:Sep 10, 2010
It is not possible to create an atmosphere of deep family connection when mom, dad and the kids are all working three or four hours a night at home. You need many hours together, playing games, reading books, fixing the house together, going to movies, cooking for friends to have a balanced family life. Being togethe ronly on weekends is a crime…
Mar 18, 2010
Oh my friend, you are brilliant! I almost want to welcome you to the homeschooling side, perhaps it is a bit premature though