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Are there any privileges he earns? Screen time is directly tied to behavior and attitude in our house - didn't always used to do it that way, but we recently changed to that and it's been very helpful. They start the day with no screen time and have to earn it throughout the morning (which is when we do chores and school). Some kids are intrinsically motivated, and others have to learn it. Mine both have had to learn that; neither of them have any interest or drive to do academics and need to have some external motivation to do it well.

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11-20-2017, 09:51 AM	#5
NovelMama Rose Garden Our sweet family, 2017 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 8,882	Re: Child who doesn't want to do any school... advice? Are there any privileges he earns? Screen time is directly tied to behavior and attitude in our house - didn't always used to do it that way, but we recently changed to that and it's been very helpful. They start the day with no screen time and have to earn it throughout the morning (which is when we do chores and school). Some kids are intrinsically motivated, and others have to learn it. Mine both have had to learn that; neither of them have any interest or drive to do academics and need to have some external motivation to do it well. __________________ Alison wife to Daniel mother to AJ (12/28/05) and PJ (03/19/08) Inspirational Women's Fiction author Children's storybook author Homeschool coach

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