Motivation To Do Homework

Submitted by: Gemma Bailey

Homework is an important tool to help children review and practice what they are being taught in school, and therefore helping them in their learning process. Homework can also enhance children s growth by helping them to be responsible, do independent work, be organised and manage their time properly. However, homework can also be problematic and disruptive to family life by creating parent-child conflict and hindering family obligations. Parents most often complain about poor motivation in their children as a result of which the child faces problems when it comes to homework. Some parents even seek out the help of a child therapist for motivation Cambridgeshire. Children who are motivated to do homework by themselves, are consistent in completing it on time, are eager to find out if they have done it correctly, respond well when they do, pay attention, and tackle it regardless of the difficulties faced. When children do not show interest in their homework, they are described as de-motivated.

Below are some strategies and techniques parents can use to motivate children to successfully do their homework on time and on their own.

– Right workspace

Support your children s efforts to complete their homework by providing them with the right workspace, with ample lighting, free from any distractions (e.g. TV, people talking, telephone) and make sure that necessary supplies, e.g. stationery, are at hand.

– Develop a schedule:

Help your children plan and develop their activities on a daily and weekly basis. Teach them to prioritise between homework, social activities, recreational time, test preparations etc. One advantage of homework is that it teaches children organisational skills and time management. Find out the frequency of homework being given by the teachers, and help your children plan ahead accordingly.

– Help your children help themselves

Homework is basically given to reinforce what children have learnt previously in school. Therefore, motivate children to do it on their own. Discourage the help of a tutor. Helping your children yourself will only increase their dependency on you. Your goal as a parent should be to support your children in completing the homework on their own.

– Be encouraging, not critical

You should have a positive approach when it comes to your children s homework. Avoid using criticism and bribes to get them to do homework. Motivate children with encouragement to take on new challenges with confidence. Give them the feeling of control over their learning and make sure that they feel proud of their accomplishments. If problems arise, come up with solutions.

– Praises go a long way

Always remember to praise your children for the effort they put into homework and their attempts to work on their own. Praise independence and effort even if they don t get it right the first time. Frequent praises are likely to motivate children to take up more challenges.

– Monitor your children s homework daily

By inquiring daily about your children s homework, it will give them and their homework a sense of importance. You can also motivate children further by discussing the homework before they attempt it to make sure that they understand what to do. After the homework is done, check for neatness and accuracy, and do corrections with your children accordingly.

By motivating children, you are helping them to achieve their goals. In worst cases, you can use the help of a therapist from Cambridgeshire to motivate children with their homework. Positive motivation gives children the reason to perform and do their best. Healthy motivation from parents and teachers can assist children into adulthood, and help them choose the right careers towards a successful future.

By Gemma Bailey

About the Author: Gemma Bailey is co-founder of NLP4Kids, an organisation specialising in therapy and self-development for children, teenagers and students. NLP4Kids is an international organisation which provides one to one therapy and workshops which are used in schools and in the community to tackle issues such as self esteem, confidence, bullying, exam stress, phobias and eating disorders to name but a few. All of our practitioners are qualified in NLP and hypnotherapy and have completed specialist qualifications in working with children, teenagers and students. Visit

NLP4Kids.org

for more information.

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