What to do if a child does not want to study: the subtleties of motivation

20.12.2024 17:01

A familiar song for every parent. The closer the end of the holidays or the middle of the year, the more often you can hear the words "I don't want to study."

This problem is solved quite simply. But often adults start from the wrong end.

Experts have explained how to restore a child’s interest in learning in such a situation.

First, you need to find out the reason

Surely the child does not expect such an answer. Rather, he is ready for such an answer: "well, I don't want to hear anything" or "it's your responsibility."

But by asking him about the reasons for such a desire, parents will push the child to reason, as a result of which he himself will come to the conclusion that without education, life has always been difficult.

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In addition, it may turn out that the student simply did not get enough sleep or had problems with his classmates or teacher.

But these are already problems of a different nature.

Secondly, learn to object.

Surely your son or daughter will start telling you about how one of their friends became a blogger and makes money from advertising.

Remind that such cases are very rare, and that they are also the result of hard work.

Tell them that school not only gives knowledge, but also teaches how to communicate with people of different levels, status and age.

In short, it is experience that may be lacking on the path to success.

Third, look for a profitable solution

Gradually begin to steer the conversation towards the implementation of projects.

Tell them that no one is stopping children from making money on creative projects, and that there are now many more opportunities than there were 20 or 30 years ago.

As for studying, it will be a guarantee of a secure future in case the project suddenly fails.

This approach will allow you to rekindle your child’s interest in learning and, at the same time, help him discover his abilities.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


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  1. First, you need to find out the reason
  2. Secondly, learn to object.
  3. Third, look for a profitable solution