How do you motivate a teenage, who is lazy but not stupid, to improve his grades and study habits?
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Try to encourage him by setting a good example yourself (reading, becoming sharper in your own skills, etc.); introducing him to the best quality of people you can find as friends; do things with him to develop the kind of relationship where he will listen to what you suggest; ask your son's school and teachers for ideas. Volunteer at your son's school - be around, be available, and be interested in all aspects of his life.
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Well, I don't know how to motivate you too much, maybe try taking to a friend or parent, maybe the teacher. Ask them to help you stay on track. But remember that even if you are not motivated, you have to do it. Once you start doing, that usually helps with the motivation. And keep in mind that it's ok to get a bad grade every once in a while.
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I think that there is more going on in the child's life than just not wanting to do his work.  There is something that is keeping him/her from being motivated to work.  So, I guess the big question is...How do you motivate them?  I have been trying all year to answer that question.
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Don't let the child play or watch tv or whatever until homework is finished. Make it firm and clear that there is no fun until after work is done. Give him/her rewards when he/she does well on homework or tests. Nothing big, just a small token for doing a good job and getting their work done. You can search study habits on the internet, and will also get a lot of good strategies. Like make sure it is in a quiet room, no disturbances, and things like that. Good luck.
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Get a study partner for the classes you want to improve in, and commit to working with them at least 2-3 days a week.  Push each other to do better.\n\nCut out the fun stuff you do instead of study, then reward yourself for studying by doing 1 of those activities only after all of your homework is done.  That might be TV, or internet access, or talking to friends, for example.  Music too - turn off the music when you study - it's just a distraction.  You might think otherwise, but try it for a couple of weeks without the tunes, and see how your grades go up.\n\nFocus on the long-term goal - good grades mean good colleges, which means good jobs, which means good pay.\n\nGood luck!
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i suggest that you let your mind dictate when to study. each of us has different comfort habits relating to everything, including studies. one person may find it better to study at night and the other in the morning. none is the right way, yet none is wrong. it varies from individual to individual.\n\nwhat matters is that your mind should be able to grasp what you are studying, it can be night time or day time. but what i suggest is that regardless of the time you study, take breaks and develop a proper study schedule. for subjects like maths, practice is very essential. also start writing a planner on weekly basis. allocate time on your planner on priority basis. write your goals for the week down and follow them consistently.\n\ni also recommend that you read "7 habits of highly effective teens". its not a boring book nor it acts like a nanny. what it does is give you simple steps to help you get where you want.
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I think the biggest motivator to study is to do well professionally (and maybe in the process find an intelligent and beautiful wife or gf, hey I'm not joking). That in turn my friend will ensure that a part of your happiness in future is taken care of. If you don't study now with interest and concentration you will suffer in the long run and badly as well.. And by the way.. studying is easy. There are more tougher things to come in life..so enjoy till you're a student and happy studying.
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don't push her too hard, because she will just rebel more.  try to influence her subtly, like playing sports with her in your spare time, or asking her what she is interested in in school.  Try to find a sport or subject in school that she likes, and help her achieve her goals.  Just, remember, if she doesn't want to do something, you really can't make her do it.
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wel....it sounds like you are lazy. im just being for real, if you want something bad enough you are gonna have to work at it or suffer the consequences. if being threatened to move ist motivation enough then nothing is...but lucky for you im lazy too so here are my study tips.\n\n* you retain best if you study RIGHT BEFORE you go to sleep, somehow sleeping locks it in your brain.\n* use index cards to right down the basic, important stuff and keep those with you so you can look at them during the day wherever you are\n* come up with memonic devices to help you study like associating things with things (like humours bone- funny- funny bone or pensicola, pepsi cola ect)\n* reward yourself so you will reach for it. I often say Ill give myself a new outfit, trip someowhere, whatever\n* record lectures on tape and when yo get home type out the important stuff\n*if you write down the notes in class, type out the important stuff on your computer when you get home, its like a review, it jogs your memory\n\ngood luck :)
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Determination and discipline.\n\nA study habit is basically a patters or a routine that a human has gotten used to.\n\nIt's never too late to develop it.\n\nSo long as you've got the will to improve your studies/grades, you'll find a way to make that grade with studying.\n\nPatience is a virtue. :-)
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See if there are any elderly neighbours.  Offer to rake leaves.  Help get groceries.  Any brothers or sisters in your family?  Offer to help with their homework.  Read a story to them.  \n\nHere's a tough one!  Any kid in your school that is not popular?  Make friends with that kid.  Sit with him/her at lunch.  Invite him/her over your house to do homework together.  \n\nSay your prayers...for one day...for one specific person whom you actually do not like.  \n\nDo errands and work around the house without or before being asked.  Make beds, do dishes, clean-up the living room, empty the trash, set the dinner table, etc...\n\nSpend one day in which you do not say ONE evil or bad thing about another human being.  Spend the entire day only speaking good and positive things about people and life.  It is really hard!\n\nHope this helps!  Good luck!
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well i would tell my teen i want him/her to be active if he/she is unwilling to find things on there own then there is always cleaning the garage/ basement/attic. yard work washing your car getting in fire wood or plowing the north 40. i am sure after some labor they will be more than willing to find things like sports ect to fill there time. if not well then wow look at all the work you got done around the house, and hey if they like doing those things i know a young man who bought his first car and paid some of his clothing costs doing odd jobs.
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Set goals with her.  Break down bigger goals into smaller achievements, and give appropriate praise along the way.  For example, the goal might be to have some really nice art to frame and hang in her bedroom in time for Spring cleaning/room makeover.  I would use your state's Visual Arts Standards of Learning for high school students, and lead her in projects and learning based on her ability.
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Many students are surprised at the differences in studying for college courses versus how they studied in high school. Regular worksheets are replaced by vast midterms and exams which require knowledge about concepts rather than simple memorization of facts. Students frequently discover they need to adapt their study habits to the college setting. Here are some tips for getting started:\n\n    * Study in chunks: 20-50 minute time periods followed by a brief break (5-10 minutes) is the most effective way to study\n    * Use daylight hours: an hour of studying during the day is worth two at night! Do the work that requires the most concentration (typically reading) earliest in the day.\n    * Rank your three classes and be sure to spend time on your most challenging class everyday and early in the day.\n    * Study actively: ask yourself questions, review your notes regularly, discuss key concepts with peers and course professor \n\nWhere to Study:\n\nAlthough studying in a dorm room is convenient, it is often a poor place to learn. The dorm has a plethora of distractions including Blitzmail, Snood, the telephone, video games, friends down the hall. Lying down on the bed to read turns into an hour long nap and a bright yellow highlighter spot on your sheets!\n\nIf you want to improve your concentration and efficiency as a student, develop a place to study that is just that - a place where you go to work on academics. The campus is full of good spots to study. Experiment with what works best for you. The handout below provides a list of common study spots on campus and includes rankings of noise level, cleanliness, and availability.
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Well, first of all, think about what you did before that made you get those grades. Now, think of ways to improve them. Second of all, you need to get rid of all distractions while studying. For example, don't watch TV on school days or don't use the Internet on school days unless it is emergency or homework. Trust me, it really works! Finally, do your best in everything. Don't give the teachers any possibilities to give you low grades. Just focus, believe in yourself, let nothing stop you from doing what you can do, and have faith in God AND YOU SHOULD DO FINE.
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I know its been said but first of all be encouraging.\n\nMake it something fun not work. No child (and most adults) want to do work. \n\nHelp him set goals. Small short term goals that lead up to bigger goals. Have them feel like they are working up to something important to them. Often graduation or college just isn't enough. Find out his true dreams and goals and set up ways to get there!
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you need to be PROACTIVE Have her sit down at the KITCHEN TABLE eg someplace without distraction (tv radio etc) where you can warth her study DON'T HOVER but keep an EYE out.  If she looks lost or confused tell her to focus and ask where she is and check how she id doing.  Don't just say how are you doing pick a few things out of her homework and ask her to explain them to you.  Have HER in a sence TEACH YOU.  what she learned.  if you work late let her start her homework late so you can watch her do it or if that isn't an option ask to see her homework at night and go over it with her B4 bed.  YOU MAY HAVE TO EXTEND HER BEDTIME.  This is OK.  ADOLESCENTS CAN FUNCTION ON LITTLE SLEEP MUCH BETTER THAN CAN ADULTS. besides the sleep cycle (circadium rythym) of a teenager is such that they want to stay awake later. it would be better for her, if she is your average kid, if you let her stay up to do the work.\n\nYOU MUST KEEP ON HER.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A PARENT!!!!!!!!!