Stop Struggling with Homework: Parents Learn What to Say Instead
With the school year underway, parents are looking for ways to encourage their children to succeed -- without constant struggling. Use these tips to guide your discussions about success and goal-setting.
(PRWEB) September 21, 2004 -- As parents we want our children to have a clear
sense of purpose, to be motivated and self-assured, to know the importance of
helping others, and to understand that they are at the controls of their life.
According to John Bishop of GoalSettingForStudents.com
[GoalSettingForStudents.com], "We want our children to know how to step up to
the plate and take ownership of their education and their life. Teaching our
children the goal setting principles will help them take ownership of their
future."
As parents we understand that when our children take ownership
they will embrace our efforts, and those of other concerned adults, to help them
succeed. The key is having an effective plan to discuss these important life
skills with them. Your talk about goal setting should be organized and well
thought out. You should have several discussions over a couple of months before
they start to fully understand and implement these valuable life-lessons.
First, give your child something to read about one aspect of goal
setting. Discuss with them what they learned by using open-ended questions.
Facilitate the discussion rather than lecturing to them. Let them express their
thoughts. This is your opportunity to learn what they are thinking. Guard
against your biases and praise and congratulate your child.
Guide your
discussions toward answering three important questions:
1) Why is this
important?
2) How do I use this?
3) How can I get started?
Suggested goal setting topics to focus on:
Show your child how
to define a challenge and the importance of writing down their goals. Give them
real world examples they can relate to.
Help them develop a plan.
Explain the meaning of No Vision = No Direction.
Explain the importance
of taking action on their plan and setting a timetable for its completion.
Let them know different people define success in different ways. Help
them to begin to define their success.
Teach them the importance of
minimizing excuses and the power of staying positive.
Coach your child
on the importance of using the five "I’ll Make It Happen" words that will change
their lives – yes, I will, and I can.
Demonstrate the importance of
helping others.
Teach them that success takes motivation, determination,
and effort.
Explain to your child how to overcome potential roadblocks
and how to conquer their fears.
Explore with your child the satisfaction
of taking responsibility.
With some discussion and guidance, your child
can take ownership of their education. When that happens you will be celebrating
their success rather than repeatedly asking them if they have done their
homework.
For more information, visit http://www.goalsettingforstudents.com and download a free
chapter of the Goal Setting for Students® workbook.
About Accent On
Success®
Accent On Success® is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to
helping students achieve success in the classroom and in life.
The Accent on
Success and Goal Setting for Students names, symbols and logos are registered
trademarks of Accent On Success®, 29 Benton Place, St. Louis, MO
63104.
Media Contact:
John Bishop
888-664-6110
fax:
314-664-6577
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