I'm so sick of telling you the same thing every day!
You never do these problems right.
Sometimes it's hard to put a positive spin on things. When a child brings
home a low grade or you get a phone call from the teacher, it's easy to
criticize. When you talk with your adolescent about tough issues, focus on the
positive.
Positive ways to say tough things:
I know you tried hard on this. How can I help you improve your grade?
Your teacher told me that you were not acting like yourself today. What
happened?
This test grade is not up to your usual standards. Should we talk about some
different study techniques?
You only have one night to do an entire science project? You'll need to work
very hard to finish. What should you do differently next time?
New habits take at least a few weeks to develop, so don't worry if your
homework overhaul doesn't fix all of your homework problems the first time you
try it. With persistence, though, routine, independence, individuality, and
positivism will make evenings more pleasant and your child a better student.