Some of the most common schoolwork arguments at home lead to statements like this:<\/p>\n
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If these are common refrains in your household there are some simple steps that can be taken to deal with this.<\/p>\n
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Step 1:<\/u> Family meeting. Both students and parents get a chance to explain what is bugging them.<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/u> Agree on how much time will be allocated to schoolwork per day or per week. Minimum would be around 1 hour per day.<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/u> Agree that during this time homework will be the first priority, then assessments and any remaining time should be spent on independent learning (e.g. reviewing difficult work, making summaries).<\/p>\n
Step 4:<\/u> Allocate set times for schoolwork and write these out and put them on the fridge e.g. Monday 4-5pm, 6-6.30pm.<\/p>\n
Step 5:<\/u> Agree that in these blocks of time, there will be no personal technology use (preferably phones switched off and put out of sight).<\/p>\n
Step 6:<\/u> Decide on rewards and consequences if the agreement is not honoured.<\/p>\n
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