Let him suffer the consequences...?
I read the comments about children not doing well in school.  The understanding I get from that is not to push and nag them to do homework.  Let them suffer the consequences.  So does that mean that if he has a test to study for, or an assignment due that I should let him do whatever he wants and other than the schoolwork?  He would rather sit in front of the game cube and play all night long if I let him.  Do I take the gamecube away from him for 3 days?  Could you please reply back to me by e-mail. Thanks. G.  ``````````````  Hi G.,  If poor academic performance is an ongoing source of parent-child conflict - AND if your son has a history of poor academic performance, then you will do well to follow the advice in the eBook.  Should you let him do whatever he wants? No.  Set aside a 1-hour block of time (e.g., 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM five days a week) for him to do homework. He can choose to do homework, or he can choose to NOT be able to play his Game Cube. Let him decide.   If h...