Getting children to do their homework
Asking your child to work out exactly what time they will do their homework as they are far more likely to stick to it. If they offer a homework club at school, try and get your teenagers to join, explaining to them the benefit of finishing all work at school, so they can come home and relax. If your teenager flatly refuses to do any homework, rather than work yourself up to a nervous breakdown, say, 'Fine it's up to you, I'll let your teacher deal with it.'
Penny Palmano, working mum, journalist and author of 'Yes, Please, Whatever!'
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By Penny Palmano, working mum and author
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