When a child refuses to do schoolwork, it can either test your mettle or cause you to lose a few handfuls of hair (or both!).
It’s not an easy situation.
But before you throw in the towel, you might be surprised to find out that there could be a good reason for the balking.
I have some posts by other homeschool moms who explain those valid reasons for refusal and offer solutions. AND, if there isn’t a good reason for refusing, they have suggestions for that too.
My Child Refuses to Do Schoolwork
Help! My Child Refuses to Do School Work! on My Joy-Filled Life – Sarah’s first suggestion is to listen to God. I love that bit of advice! Read more about it and her other tips in this post.
What if My Child Refuses to Do School Work? on Hip Homeschool Moms – Wendy is a homeschool mom who dealt with children who refused to work. Find out about her solutions here.
How to Cope When Your Homeschooler Balks at Schoolwork on Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers – Kris has a lot of really good solutions for dealing with kids who resist working. Take a peek at them here.
What do YOU do when a child refuses to do schoolwork? Share with us in the comment section.
More help on this site with homeschool struggles:
- Tips for Helping Your Child Stop Procrastinating
- How Homeschool Moms Can Escape to Take a Break
- How Homeschool Moms Can Avoid Overdue Fines at the Library