How Do I Get My Teen to Study?
You may be in for a rough ride with your teen-ager. He may exert his independence by arguing and not listening to a word you say. You need to stay strong and show him that you are still in control. You must set consistent rules and stay on top of things in your teen's life, such as homework. Your teen may tell you that he doesn't have to study. He may procrastinate and waste time watching TV. You need to remain firm and make studying a normal part of his life.
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Explain the importance of studying to your teen-ager. Let him know that he needs to do well in school so that he can prepare for the future. Explain that if he fails, he will have a hard time finding a job. Tell your teen that he may suffer serious consequences when he grows up, such as not having enough money for necessities. You need to point out the realities of life and how doing poorly in school can hurt him.
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Encourage your teen-ager to have a plan for the future. The teen years are an excellent time to discuss what your child hopes to do with his life. Explain that jobs require education and skills. Get him excited and thinking about his future. Hopefully, he will study so that he can accomplish his goals, whatever they may be.
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Set consistent times for studying. Make a time every day when he must study. Write it on the calendar so that he does not forget. If he is involved in school activities, he must study when he gets home. You want to develop a routine and make studying a regular part of his life.
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Make a study area for your teen. This can be in his own room or another area of the house. Make sure it is quiet and free of distractions. Make sure he has the necessary items to study and get his homework done, such as paper, pencils, pen and a dictionary. You want to give him all the tools to succeed and not an excuse for why he couldn't do his homework.
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Help your teen-ager organize his homework. He may not want to study because he feels overwhelmed. Sit down and go over each class. Figure out how much time he needs for each class. Write it down in a day book so that he can easily refer to it. Don't forget to write down exams and other important things that are coming up.
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Tips & Warnings
Your teen-ager may need a computer. If he has a computer in his room, monitor him. Alternatively, you can let him use a computer in the study or another common area of the house so that you know he is not goofing off.
If you don't have a computer, call the school. Many schools offer students access to computers. You can also go to your local library and use a computer.
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