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Accept more personal responsibility (Give an example). Assignments make it home (Define the assignment). Better grades (Specifically?). Better math skills (Multiplication table through the fives...). Better reports from teachers (Billy is doing a much better job of starting on time). Better spelling (Fewer errors on final paper). Better study skills (Starting on time, staying on task, completing assignments). Complete assignments (Turned in on time). Earn their way (No more allowances). Fewer excuses (Yes, I had a problem. Here's how I solved it). Fewer hassles around homework (Staying on task). Fewer interruptions (Excuse me). Greater sense of being control (Starting on time). Change in behavior (Getting ready for school). I would like to spend more time with my child (Reading aloud). Improved ability to organize information (Taking notes). Improved attitude (I can do it!). Improved penmanship (Printing clearly). Improved reading skills (Listening to you read aloud). Improved speaking skills (No fear of correction or criticism). Improved vocabulary (Listening to you read aloud). Improved writing skills ( Note taking). Less arguing and fighting (Staying on task). Less whining, complaining and blaming (Asking for help). Live up to agreements (Contracts). Maturity (Starting on time, staying on task, completing assignments). More help with chores (How can I help?). More hope (I can do it). More listening (What you are saying is so important I will take notes). No more unearned allowances (Contracts). Start homework on time (Contracts). Stay on task (Contracts). Talk more (I will listen to you without interrupting). Turn in homework on time (Contracts). ________________________ Be specific ______________ ________________________ Be specific ______________ These are the goals most parents have for their children. Don't sell your children short. They can do it. Human beings are able to change almost infinitely.
Accept more personal responsibility (Give an example). Assignments make it home (Define the assignment). Better grades (Specifically?). Better math skills (Multiplication table through the fives...). Better reports from teachers (Billy is doing a much better job of starting on time). Better spelling (Fewer errors on final paper). Better study skills (Starting on time, staying on task, completing assignments). Complete assignments (Turned in on time). Earn their way (No more allowances). Fewer excuses (Yes, I had a problem. Here's how I solved it). Fewer hassles around homework (Staying on task). Fewer interruptions (Excuse me). Greater sense of being control (Starting on time). Change in behavior (Getting ready for school). I would like to spend more time with my child (Reading aloud). Improved ability to organize information (Taking notes). Improved attitude (I can do it!). Improved penmanship (Printing clearly). Improved reading skills (Listening to you read aloud). Improved speaking skills (No fear of correction or criticism). Improved vocabulary (Listening to you read aloud). Improved writing skills ( Note taking). Less arguing and fighting (Staying on task). Less whining, complaining and blaming (Asking for help). Live up to agreements (Contracts). Maturity (Starting on time, staying on task, completing assignments). More help with chores (How can I help?). More hope (I can do it). More listening (What you are saying is so important I will take notes). No more unearned allowances (Contracts). Start homework on time (Contracts). Stay on task (Contracts). Talk more (I will listen to you without interrupting). Turn in homework on time (Contracts). ________________________ Be specific ______________ ________________________ Be specific ______________
Don't sell your children short. They can do it. Human beings are able to change almost infinitely.
Share this list with your children. Let them know what you are going to accomplish together.
Ask them, "From now on, how would you like to earn money for doing your homework?" Establish CONTRACTS THAT WILL PUT YOUR CHILD IN CHARGE OF WINNING.
Good luck. Working together, we really can Save the Brains!
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