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He _____ his homework yet

• Thread starter cfu507
• Start date Aug 18, 2007

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• Aug 18, 2007
• hasn't finished
• didn't finish

In colloquial English, I don't think #2 is wrong. Suppose one asked the question: "Did John finish his homework yet?" An appropriate answer might be, "No, he didn't finish his homework yet." Perhaps a purist might say that the word "yet" precludes option 2, but I think this is a little too "pure" for most native speakers.  

• Aug 19, 2007

anothersmith

Number 2 sounds bad to me, for the reasons Trisia stated. Perhaps I'm in the minority of AE speakers, but I never say "did . . . yet?" or "didn't . . . yet."  

anothersmith said: Number 2 sounds bad to me, for the reasons Trisia stated. Perhaps I'm in the minority of AE speakers, but I never say "did . . . yet?" or "didn't . . . yet." Click to expand...

anothersmith and Dimcl, So, you've never said to anyone, "Didn't you eat yet?"* I'm surprised. In my neck of the woods, it would sound pompous to say, "Haven't you eaten yet?" to family members, for example. *And "Did you eat yet?" (which sounds like "Jeet yet?") is the pure Pittsburghese that I learned in the cradle!  

Joelline said: anothersmith and Dimcl, So, you've never said to anyone, "Didn't you eat yet?"* I'm surprised. In my neck of the woods, it would sound pompous to say, "Haven't you eaten yet?" to family members, for example. *And "Did you eat yet?" (which sounds like "Jeet yet?") is the pure Pittsburghese that I learned in the cradle! Click to expand...

Dimcl said: No, absolutely not, Joelline. In fact, I've heard it when in the U.S. and cringe every time (Waitress: "Did you know what you want to eat?" ). Nothing personal, but.... arrgghh! Click to expand...

Thank you all So... if I want to use "yet" in my sentence, then I have to use past perfect. I have only one problem (which is only mine). I thought that present perfect is for something that happened in the past and I don't care when exactly it happened (for example, I've eaten in this restaurant before). But I guess I'm wrong (according to Trisia's explanation) and I will read about it later. Thank you.  

• Aug 22, 2007

cfu507 said: So... if I want to use "yet" in my sentence, then I have to use past perfect . Click to expand...

cfu507 said: I thought that present perfect is for something that happened in the past and I don't care when exactly it happened (for example, I've eaten in this restaurant before) Click to expand...

• Something that hasn't happened yet = the kids finished eating
• something that still goes on = they're still not finished with their meal.

sound shift

Perhaps the source that says option no. 2 is wrong is British. "He didn't finish his homework yet" is not BE, though it may become standard before long through the copying of US practice.  

61 Sentences With He, Him & His: How-To Grammar Guide

Do you sometimes get confused about whether to use he, him, or his? You are not alone! English grammar can be tricky at times! In this guide, you will see example sentences with he , him, and his. Use them as models to boost your grammar, fluency, and vocabulary. All you need to do is simply read and repeat these 61 sentences to become familiar with the types of grammar structures and vocabulary used.

Sentences with he

Here are 10 sentences with he . They are good for English students as they are mainly short and easy.

• He likes to play soccer.
• He is tall and strong.
• He enjoys reading books.
• He works at the hospital.
• He loves to eat pizza.
• He watches movies every weekend.
• He lives in a small town.
• He helps his neighbors with their gardening.
• He has a pet dog named Todd.
• He studies hard to get good grades.

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How to use he in a sentence?

Using “he” in a sentence is super easy! Check out these tips:

• Start with a subject: “He” refers to a specific person, so make sure you have someone in mind.
• Think about what “he” is doing: Is he playing a sport, working, or just having fun?
• Use “he” in combination with a verb: For example, “He sings beautifully” or “He rides his bike to school.”
• Add some extra details if you want: You can describe his appearance, hobbies, or anything that makes him interesting.
• Remember to make your sentence clear, concise, and grammatically correct.

With these tips in mind, you can easily create sentences that use the word “he”.

He bought a new car yesterday.

He him his: when to use each one

Alrighty, let’s talk about “he,” “him,” and “his” and when to use each one.

• He: We use “he” as a subject pronoun when referring to a male person or animal. For example: “He is playing soccer.”
• Him: On the other hand, we use “him” as an object pronoun. It comes after a verb or a preposition when referring to a male person or animal. For example: “I gave him a high-five.”
• His: Finally, “his” is a possessive pronoun. We use it to show that something belongs to a male person or animal. For example: “That is his car.”

So, remember: “he” is the subject, “him” is the object, and “his” shows possession. Keep these in mind, and you’ll never go wrong!

Sentences with he: speaking about school

Here are 10 sentences with he that can be used when speaking about school. Read and repeat them all for fluency practice!

• He likes to study in the library.
• He sits with his friends during lunch.
• He listens carefully to the teacher.
• He plays soccer during recess.
• He writes neatly in his notebook.
• He puts his hand up to answer questions.
• He enjoys reading fantasy books in the school library.
• He does science experiments.
• He often helps his classmates with their homework.
• He follows the school rules.

Sentences with his

Now that we have looked at sentences with he, let’s move swiftly on to sentences with his:

• His dog is playful.
• Mike likes his free time very much!
• His car is blue.
• His favorite color is red.
• His sister is a doctor.
• His book is interesting.
• His backpack is heavy.
• His phone is ringing.
• His house is big.
• His pizza is delicious.

Sentences with him

So far today we have looked at sentences with he & his. Next, we will check out some expressions that use the object pronoun him. Read and repeat these 10 sentences with him for vocabulary and fluency practice.

• I saw him at the coffee shop yesterday.
• She gave him a hug to show her appreciation.
• They asked him to lead the meeting.
• He handed me the book and I thanked him.
• The chef prepared a delicious meal for him.
• I bumped into him on the way to work.
• We congratulated him on his recent promotion.
• The doctor examined him thoroughly for any signs of illness.
• I lent him my umbrella because it was raining.
• He rescued the stray cat and found a loving home for him.

Him sentences: simple

Here are some simple sentences with him:

• I can see him playing.
• The teacher reads to him.
• I gave him a snack.
• The dog follows him.
• His mom helps him.
• David played on the swings with him.
• The teacher helped him.
• Our teacher gave him some crayons.
• His dad pushes him on the swing.
• He hugs his teddy bear. He likes him a lot!

Sentences with he: simple ones

Next, here are some simple sentences with he:

• He likes to draw pictures.
• He sings songs in music class.
• He plays with his friends at recess.
• He listens to stories during story time.
• He eats his lunch in the cafeteria.
• He jumps and runs in the playground.
• He colors with crayons in art class.
• He shares his toys with others.
• He listens to his teacher in class.
• He brushes his teeth before bed.

Sentences with his: simple ones

And now here are some simple sentences with his:

• His favorite color is blue.
• His mom packs his lunch for school.
• His dad reads him a bedtime story.
• His sister helps him with his homework.
• His dog follows him to the park.
• His teacher praises his good work.
• His backpack has his name on it.
• His teddy bear is his best friend.
• His birthday is in May.
• His family loves him very much.

FAQs: sentences with he

Next, we will look at some commonly asked questions about he, him, & his, among other things!

Is He a Pronoun?

Yes, “he” is indeed a pronoun. It is used as a subject pronoun when referring to a male person or animal. For example, you can say, “He is playing soccer.” “He” takes the place of the noun and helps avoid repetition in sentences.

Example sentences:

• He is studying for his exams.
• He loves to play the guitar.

He vs Him: What’s the Difference?

The main difference between “he” and “him” lies in their function in a sentence. “He” is a subject pronoun and is used as the subject of a sentence or clause. On the other hand, “him” is an object pronoun and is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

• He is going to the store.
• She gave him a gift.

Between Him and I or Him and Me, Which One is Correct?

The correct phrase to use is “him and me,” not “him and I. ” “Him and me” is used as the object of a verb or preposition. When referring to yourself and another person, you should always put the other person first.

• The teacher handed the book to him and me.
• The movie tickets are for him and me.

He and Me vs He and I: What’s the Difference?

The difference between “he and me” and “he and I” lies in their function in a sentence. “He and me” is used as the object of a verb or preposition, while “he and I” is used as the subject of a sentence or clause. Use “he and me” when it is the object of the sentence, and “he and I” when it is the subject.

• He and I went to the park.
• Dad gave a present to he and me.

Sentences with he: know just when to use he, him or his!

I hope you have enjoyed not only today’s sentences with he but also him and his! As a quick recap so that we fully understand when to use each of these words, check over these points:

• Used as a subject pronoun to refer to a male person or animal.
• Examples: “He is playing soccer,” “He likes to read books.”
• Used as an object pronoun to refer to a male person or animal.
• Examples: “I saw him at the park,” “She gave him a present.”
• Used as a possessive pronoun to show that something belongs to a male person or animal.
• Examples: “That is his car,” “His favorite color is blue.”

Remember, “he” is the subject, “him” is the object, and “his” shows possession!

do in English – auxiliary and main verb

Is do an auxiliary or a main verb.

The verb do can be an auxiliary verb or a main verb in English.

1. do as a main verb

1.1. do as a main verb in simple present (do, does, don't, doesn't), 1.2. do as a main verb in simple past (did, didn't), 1.3. do as a main verb – past participle (done), 1.4. do as a main verb (present progressive, gerund, present participle) – (doing), 2. do as an auxiliary, 2.1. do as an auxiliary in negations in the simple present.

I do n't do my homework in the evenings.*

2.2. do as an auxiliary in negations in the Simple Past

I did n't do my homework yesterday evening.**

2.3. do as an auxiliary in quesions in the Simple Present

Do you like rugby? – Does he like rugby?

2.4. do as an auxiliary in quesions in the Simple Past

Did you see Peggy yesterday? When did you get up this morning?

2.5. do with the negative imparative

Do n't sing under the shower.

* Here we use do in the negative sentence as an auxiliary and do as a main verb .

** Here we use did in the negative sentence as an auxiliary and do as a main verb .

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Once you can identify a basic sentence, you can join two or more sentences into complex sentences.  Two or more sentences can be combined with a subordinating conjunction that explains the relationship between each idea.

For example:

Simple Sentences - He studied hard. He wanted to go to medical school. He suffered from arthritis.

Complex Sentence - He studied hard because he wanted to go to medical school as he suffered from arthritis.

Complex Sentence - Even though he suffered from arthritis, he studied hard because he wanted to go to medical school.

Notice how the subordinating conjunction adds additional meaning to the sentence. The last two sentences tell us why he studied.

Some Common Subordinating Conjunctions :

A subordinating conjunction is sometimes called "a heart word" because it turns two sentences into one. Even though both sentences contain a subject and verb, one becomes dependent on the other and cannot stand alone. One sentence becomes the explaining idea for the main idea.

Any time you see words like the ones above, check that your sentence doesn't leave a question remaining.

  For example:

Wrong - When he came late to class. (What happened when he was late?)

Right - He forgot to give the teacher his homework when he came late to class.

Wrong - After she noticed it missing. (What happened when she noticed?)

Right - The teacher asked for his homework after she noticed it missing.

Wrong - Because they knew the test would be difficult. (What happened as a result?)

Right - The students studied furiously because they knew the test would be difficult.

Punctuation depends on the location of the subordinating conjunction:

If the subordinating conjunction comes in the middle or at the end of the sentence – no comma is required.

Wrong – School is not all about studying, since there are lots of clubs and fun activities on campus.

Right – School is not all about studying since there are lots of clubs and fun activities on campus.

If the subordinating conjunction comes at the beginning of the sentence – a comma comes at the end of the dependent clause.

Wrong – Even though I would rather go to the beach I went to the library to study.

Right – Even though I would rather go to the beach, I went to the library to study.

How to fix Complex Sentences:

1) Look for the subordinating conjunction or "heart word."

2) Does the subordinating conjunction come at the beginning of the sentence?

Wrong – Some students skipped studying, because the weather was gorgeous outside!

Right – Some students skipped studying because the weather was gorgeous outside!

If the subordinating conjunction comes at the beginning of the sentence – add a comma at the end of the dependent clause.

Wrong – Since it's hard to resist a sunny day some teachers hold class outside!

Right – Since it's hard to resist a sunny day, some teachers hold class outside!

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Gap-fill exercise.

Fill in the correct form of the PAST TENSE : Simple or Progressive !

• My brother ( DRINK ) while he ( DO ) his homework.
• He ( WALK ) into the classroom, then he (SAT) down.
• Harry ( SING ) a song when Jane ( COME ) in.
• Nothing ( HAPPEN ) when I turned on the radio.
• It ( START ) to rain while I ( WALK ) through the park.
• Jackie ( LISTEN ) to the radio when the doorbell  ( RING ).
• He ( FIND ) some money when he ( CLEAN ) the cupboards.
• He ( SEE ) the accident when he (DRIVE) home from work.
• While Jimmy ( TELL ) a joke his teacher ( WALK ) in.
• The Smiths ( FLY ) to Italy yesterday.
• It ( BEGIN ) to snow while we ( PLAY ) football.
• They ( LIVE ) in Portugal when the earthquake ( HAPPEN )

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ate drank made read took came gave met saw went did got ran swam rode

• He ________________ his homework before he went to school.
• It was cold so we ________________ some hot chocolate.
• I ________________ a sandcastle when I went to beach.
• It was a hot day so she ________________ in the lake yesterday.
• His car had a flat tire so he ________________ the bus to work.
• I ________________ a horse last summer when I went to my uncle's farm.
• I was late for class so I ________________ to school.
• I ________________ two hamburgers so I am full.
• I ________________ a good book before I went to bed.
• She ________________ a lion went she sent to zoo.
• A letter ________________ in the mail today.
• They ________________ for hiking yesterday.
• I ________________ my brother a game for his birthday.
• She ________________ a good report card so her mom was happy.
• I ________________ my friends when we went to the park.

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• He did his homework before he went to school.
• It was cold so we drank some hot chocolate.
• I made a sandcastle when I went to beach.
• It was a hot day so she swam in the lake yesterday.
• His car had a flat tire so he took the bus to work.
• I rode a horse last summer when I went to my uncle's farm.
• I was late for class so I ran to school.
• I ate two hamburgers so I am full.
• I read a good book before I went to bed.
• She saw a lion went she sent to zoo.
• A letter came in the mail today.
• They went for hiking yesterday.
• I gave my brother a game for his birthday.
• She got a good report card so her mom was happy.
• I met my friends when we went to the park.

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The Homework Battle: How to Get Children to Do Homework

By debbie pincus, ms lmhc.

Parents often feel it’s their job to get their kids to do well in school. Naturally, you might get anxious about this responsibility as a parent. You might also get nervous about your kids succeeding in life—and homework often becomes the focus of that concern.

But when parents feel it’s their responsibility to get their kids to achieve, they now need something from their children—they need them to do their homework and be a success. I believe this need puts you in a powerless position as a parent because your child doesn’t have to give you what you want.

The battle about homework becomes a battle over control. Your child starts fighting to have more control over the choices in their life, while you feel that your job as a parent is to be in control of things. So you both fight harder, and it turns into a war in your home.

Over the years, I’ve talked to many parents who are in the trenches with their kids, and I’ve seen firsthand that there are many creative ways kids rebel when it comes to schoolwork. Your child might forget to do their homework, do their homework but not hand it in, do it sloppily or carelessly, or not study properly for their test. These are just a few ways that kids try to hold onto the little control they have.

When this starts happening, parents feel more and more out of control, so they punish, nag, threaten, and argue. Some parents stop trying altogether to get their children to do homework. Or, and this is common, parents will over-function for their kids by doing the work for them.

Now the battle is in full swing: reactivity is heightened as anxiety is elevated—and homework gets lost in the shuffle. The hard truth for parents is that you cannot make your children do anything, let alone homework. But what you can do is to set limits, respect their individual choices, and help motivate them to motivate themselves.

You might be thinking to yourself, “You don’t know my child. I can’t motivate him to do anything.” Many parents tell me that their children are not motivated to do their work. I believe that children are motivated—they just may not be motivated the way you’d like them to be. Keep reading for some concrete tips to help you guide them in their work without having to nag, threaten, or fight with them.

Also, keep in mind that if you carry more of the worry, fear, disappointments, and concern than your child does about their work, ask yourself, “What’s wrong with this picture, and how did this happen?” Remember, as long as you carry their concerns, they don’t have to.

Stop the Nightly Fights

The way you can stop fighting with your kids over homework every night is to stop fighting with them tonight. Disengage from the dance. Choose some different steps or decide not to dance at all. Let homework stay where it belongs—between the teacher and the student. Stay focused on your job, which is to help your child do their job. Don’t do it for them.

If you feel frustrated, take a break from helping your child with homework. Your blood pressure on the rise is a no-win for everyone. Take five or ten minutes to calm down, and let your child do the same if you feel a storm brewing.

Create Structure Around Homework Time

Set limits around homework time. Here are a few possibilities that I’ve found to be effective with families:

• Homework is done at the same time each night.
• Homework is done in a public area of your house.
• If grades are failing or falling, take away screen time so your child can focus and have more time to concentrate on their work.
• Make it the rule that weekend activities don’t happen until work is completed. Homework comes first. As James Lehman says, “The weekend doesn’t begin until homework is done.”

Let Your Child Make Their Own Choices

I recommend that your child be free to make their own choices within the parameters you set around schoolwork. You need to back off a bit as a parent. Otherwise, you won’t be helping them with their responsibilities.

If you take too much control over the situation, it will backfire on you by turning into a power struggle. And believe me, you don’t want a power struggle over homework. I’ve seen many kids purposely do poorly just to show their parents who’s in charge. I’ve also seen children who complied to ease their parents’ anxiety, but these same kids never learned to think and make choices for themselves.

Let Your Child Own the Consequences of Their Choices

I’m a big believer in natural consequences when it comes to schoolwork. Within the structure you set up, your child has some choices. They can choose to do their homework or not. And they can choose to do it well and with effort or not. The natural consequences will come from their choices—if they don’t choose to do their work, their grades will drop.

When that happens, you can ask them some honest questions:

“Are you satisfied with how things are going?”

“What do you want to do about your grade situation?”

“How can I be helpful to you?”

Be careful not to be snarky or judgmental. Just ask the question honestly. Show honest concern and try not to show disappointment.

Intervene Without Taking Control

The expectation is that homework is done to the best of your child’s ability. When they stop making an effort, and you see their grades drop, that’s when you invite yourself in. You can say:

“It’s my job to help you do your job better. I’m going to help you set up a plan to help yourself, and I will check in to make sure you’re following it.”

Set up a plan with your child’s input to get them back on their feet. For example, the new rules might be that homework must be done in a public place in your home until they get their grades back up. You and your child might meet with the teacher to discuss disciplinary actions should their grades continue to drop.

In other words, you will help your child get back on track by putting a concrete plan in place. And when you see this change, you can step back out of it. But before that, your child is going to sit in a public space and you’re going to monitor their work.

You’re also checking in more. Depending on your child’s age, you’re making sure that things are checked off before they go out. You’re adding a half-hour of review time for their subjects every day. And then, each day after school, they’re checking with their teacher or going for some extra help.

Remember, this plan is not a punishment—it’s a practical way of helping your child to do their best.

“I Don’t Care about Bad Grades!”

Many parents will say that their kids just don’t care about their grades. My guess is that somewhere inside, they do care. “I don’t care” also becomes part of a power struggle.

In other words, your child is saying, “I’m not going to care because you can’t make me. You don’t own my life.” And they’re right. The truth is, you can’t make them care. Instead, focus on what helps their behavior improve. And focus more on their actions and less on their attitude because it’s the actions that matter the most.

Motivation Comes From Ownership

It’s important to understand that caring and motivation come from ownership. You can help your child be motivated by allowing them to own their life more.

So let them own their disappointment over their grades. Don’t feel it more than they do. Let them choose what they will do or not do about their homework and face the consequences of those choices. Now they will begin to feel ownership, which may lead to caring.

Let them figure out what motivates them, not have them motivated by fear of you. Help guide them, but don’t prevent them from feeling the real-life consequences of bad choices. Think of it this way: it’s better for your child to learn from those consequences at age ten by failing their grade and having to go to summer school than for them to learn at age 25 by losing their job.

When Your Child Has a Learning Disability

I want to note that it’s very important that you check to see that there are no other learning issues around your child’s refusal to do homework. If they’re having difficulty doing the work or are performing below grade-level expectations, they should be tested to rule out any learning disabilities or other concerns.

If there is a learning disability, your child may need more help. For example, some kids need a little more guidance; you may need to sit near your child and help a little more. You can still put structures into place depending on who your child is.

But be careful. Many times, kids with learning disabilities get way too much help and develop what psychologists call learned helplessness . Be sure you’re not over-functioning for your learning disabled child by doing their work for them or filling in answers when they’re capable of thinking through them themselves.

The Difference Between Guidance and Over-Functioning

Your child needs guidance from you, but understand that guidance does not mean doing their spelling homework for them. Rather, it’s helping them review their words. When you cross the line into over-functioning, you take on your child’s work and put their responsibilities on your shoulders. So you want to guide them by helping them edit their book report themselves or helping them take the time to review before a test. Those can be good ways of guiding your child, but anything more than that is taking too much ownership of their work.

If your child asks for help, you can coach them. Suggest that they speak with their teacher on how to be a good student and teach them those communication skills. In other words, show them how to help themselves. So you should not back off altogether—it’s that middle ground that you’re looking for. That’s why I think it’s essential to set up a structure. And within that structure, you expect your child to do what they have to do to be a good student.

Focus on Your Own Goals

When you start over-focusing on your child’s work, pause and think about your own goals and what do you need to get done to achieve those goals. Model your own persistence and perseverance to your child.

Believe In Your Child

I also tell parents to start believing in their children. Don’t keep looking at your child as a fragile creature who can’t do the work. I think we often come to the table with fear and doubt—we think if we don’t help our kids, they’re just not going to do it.

But as much as you say, “I’m just trying to help you,” what your child hears is, “You’re a failure; I don’t believe you can do it on your own.”

Instead, your message should be, “I know you can do it. And I believe in you enough to let you make your own choices and deal with the consequences.”

Related content: What Can I Do When My Child Refuses to Go to School? “My Child Refuses to Do Homework” — How to Stop the Nightly Struggle Over Schoolwork

For more information on the concept of learned helplessness in psychology and behavior, we recommend the following articles:

Psychology Today: Learned Helplessness

VeryWell Mind: What Is Learned Helplessness and Why Does it Happen?

About Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC

For more than 25 years, Debbie has offered compassionate and effective therapy and coaching, helping individuals, couples and parents to heal themselves and their relationships. Debbie is the creator of the Calm Parent AM & PM™ program and is also the author of numerous books for young people on interpersonal relations.

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Frank My daughter Nina just turned 8 (Feb 11). She does not like to do homework one bit. Her teacher gives her homework every day except Friday. She loves Fridays because she doesn't like homework. She always hides her homework under her bed, refuses to do her homework, and in the More morning she tells her teacher "I lost it last night and can't find it!". She feels homework is a waste of time, yes, we all feel that way, but poor Nina needs to learn that homework is important to help you stay smart. She needs to start doing homework. How can I make her 2nd-grade brain know that homework is actually good? Is there a way to make her love, love, LOVE homework? Let me know.

Rebecca Wolfenden, Parent Coach We appreciate you writing in to Empowering Parents and sharing your story. Because we are a website aimed at helping people become more effective parents, we are limited in the advice and suggestions we can give to those outside of a direct parenting role. In addition to the tips in More the article above, it may be helpful to look into local resources to help you develop a plan for addressing these particular issues with your cousins, such as their doctor or their teachers. We wish you the best going forward. Take care.

Rebecca Wolfenden, Parent Coach I hear you. Homework can be a challenging, frustrating time in many families even under the best of circumstances, so you are not alone. When kids struggle with a subject, it can be even more difficult to get assignments completed. Although you didn’t indicate that your daughter More has ADHD, you might find some helpful tips in Why School is Hard for Kids with ADHD—and How You Can Help . Author Anna Stewart outlines techniques that can be useful to help make homework more interesting for kids with a variety of learning challenges in this article. You might also consider checking in with your daughter’s teacher, as s/he might have some additional ideas for engaging your daughter in her homework. Please be sure to write back and let us know how things are going for you and your family. Take care.

So, after reading this I get to say…GREAT…You really do not know my child.  We have done 100% of everything listed in this article.  In the end, my son has utterly declared “I DON’T CARE, AND I DON’T NEED SCHOOL”.  We have attempted a “reward” system as well, and that doesn’t work.  He cares about 3 or 4 things.  Nintendo DS, Lego, K’Nex, TV…all of those he has lost over the past year.  Now he reads, ALL the time.  Fine, but that doesn’t get his homework done.  It also doesn’t get anything else he needs to do done.  We’ve done “task boards”, we’ve done “Reward Systems”, we’ve done the “What is on your list to complete”.  EVERYTHING is met with either a full fledged meltdown (think 2 year old…on the floor, kicking and screaming and crying).  His IMMEDIATE response to ANYTHING that may interrupt him is “NO” or worse.  If something doesn’t go his way directly he throws a fit INSTANTLY, even if the response is “Give me a second” it’s NOW OR I’M DESTROYING SOMETHING.  He’s been suspended multiple times for his anger issues, and he’s only 10.  Unfortuantely we have no family history as he was adopted from Russia.  His “formal” diagnosis are ADHD and Anxiety.  I’m thinking there is something much more going on.  BTW: He did have an IQ test and that put him at 145 for Spacial and Geometric items, with a 136 for written and language.  His composite was 139, which puts him in the genius category, but he’s failing across the board…because he refuses to do the work.

Interesting article and comments. Our son (6th grade) was early diagnosed as ADHD and for the first 3 years of elementary school several of his teachers suggested he might require special education. But then the school counseling staff did a workup and determined that his IQ is 161 and from that point forward his classroom antics were largely tolerated as “eccentric”.  He has now moved to middle school (6th grade) and while his classroom participation seems to be satisfactory to all teachers, he has refused to do approximately 65% of his homework so far this school year. We have tried talking with him, reasoning with him, removing screen time, offering cash payments (which he lectures us as being unethical “bribes”), offering trips, offering hobbies and sporting events, and just about anything we can think of. Our other children have all been through the “talented and gifted” programs, but he simply refuses to participate in day-to-day school work. His fall report card was pretty much solid “F” or “O” grades. He may be bored out of his mind, or he may have some other issues. Unfortunately, home schooling is not an option, and neither is one of the $40,000 per year local private schools which may or may not be in a better position to deal with his approach to school.  Do “learning centers” work for kids like this? Paying somebody else to force him to do his homework seems like a coward’s solution but I am nearly at the end of my rope! Thanks..

RebeccaW_ParentalSupport 12yokosuka Many parents struggle with staying calm when their child is acting out and screaming, so you are not alone.  It tends to be effective to set up a structured time for kids to do their homework and study, and they can earn a privilege if they comply and meet More their responsibilities.  What this might look like for your daughter is that if she studies, she can earn her phone that day.  If she refuses, and chooses to argue or scream at you instead, then she doesn’t earn her phone that day and has another chance the next day.  You can read more about this in https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/end-the-nightly-homework-struggle-5-homework-strategies-that-work-for-kids/.  If you are also looking for resources to help you stay calm, I encourage you to check out our articles, blogs, and other resources on https://www.empoweringparents.com/article-categories/parenting-strategies-techniques/calm-parenting/.  Please let us know if you have any additional questions.  Take care.

Scott carcione 

I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you are experiencing with your

son.I also hear the different

approaches you and your ex are taking toward parenting your son.While it would be ideal if you were able to

find common ground, and present a consistent, united response to your son’s

choices, in the end, you can only https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/parenting-after-divorce-9-ways-to-parent-on-your-own-terms/.At

this point, it might be useful to meet with the school to discuss how you can

work together to hold your son accountable for his actions, such as receiving a

poor grade if he refuses to do his work.Janet Lehman discusses this more in https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/when-your-child-has-problems-at-school-6-tips-for-parents/.Take care.

It can be so challenging when your child is acting out at school, yet does

not act that way at home.One strategy I

recommend is talking with your son at home about his behavior at school.During this conversation, I encourage you to

address his choices, and come up with a specific plan for what he can do differently

to follow the rules.I also recommend

working with his teachers, and discussing how you can assist them in helping

your son to follow the rules.You might

find additional useful tips in our article, https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/acting-out-in-school-when-your-child-is-the-class-troublemaker/.Please be sure to write back and let us know

how things are going for you and your son.Take care.

I hear you.It can be so challenging

when your young child is having outbursts like this.A lot of young children tend to act out and

have tantrums when they are experiencing a big transition, such as starting a

new school or adjusting to having a younger sibling, so you are not alone.Something that can be helpful is to set up

clear structure and expectations around homework, as Janet Lehman points out in

https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/my-child-refuses-to-do-homework-heres-how-to-stop-the-struggle/.I also encourage you to set aside some time

for you to have https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/attention-seeking-behavior-in-young-children-dos-and-donts-for-parents/ with your daughter as well.Please be sure to write back and let us know

how things are going for you and your family.Take care.

JoJoSuma I am having the exact same problem with my 9 year old son. His grades are quickly falling and I have no idea why or where to begin with helping him turn things around. When he applies himself he receives score of 80% or higher, and when he doesn't it clearly shows and he receives failing scores. He, too, says that he doesn't do or want to do the work because it is boring, or that he "Forgot" or "lost it". He has started to become a disruption to the class and at this rate I am afraid that he will have to repeat 5th grade. I am also a single parent so my frustration is at an all time high. You are not alone and I wish you and your family the best.

Thank you so much for these tips RebeccaW_ParentalSupport because I SERIOUSLY had nowhere to turn and no clue where to begin. I have cried many nights feeling like I was losing control. I will try your tips and see where things go from here.

It’s not uncommon

for kids to avoid doing homework, chores or other similar tasks.  After

all, homework can be boring or difficult, and most people (both kids and adults

alike) tend to prefer activities which are enjoyable or fun.  This does

not mean that you cannot address this with your daughter, though. 

Something which can be helpful for many families is to set up a structured

homework time, and to require that your daughter complete her homework in order

to earn a privilege later on that evening.  You can read about this, and

other tips, in https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/end-the-nightly-homework-struggle-5-homework-strategies-that-work-for-kids/. 

Please be sure to write back and let us know how things are going for you and

your daughter.  Take care.

Thestruggleisreal I'm just now signing up for these articles, I'm struggling with my 12 year and school work, she just doesn't want to do it, she has no care I'm world to do, she is driving me crazy over not doing, I hate to see her More fail, but I don't know what to do

FamilyMan888 

I can hear how much your

daughter’s education means to you, and the additional difficulties you are

facing as a result of her learning disabilities.  You make a great point

that you cannot force her to do her work, or get additional help, and I also

understand your concern that getting her teachers to “make” her do these things

at school might create more conflict there as well.  As James Lehman

points out in his article, https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/stop-the-blame-game-how-to-teach-your-child-to-stop-making-excuses-and-start-taking-responsibility/, lowering your expectations for your daughter due to her

diagnosis is probably not going to be effective either.  Instead, what you

might try is involving her in the https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/the-surprising-reason-for-bad-child-behavior-i-cant-solve-problems/, and asking her what she thinks she needs, and what she will do

differently, to meet classroom expectations.  Please be sure to write back

and let us know how things are going for you and your family.  Take care.

tvllpit Very effective to  kids age of 5, 7, and 11 years old. Thank you for sharing your idea.

Thank you for

your question.  You are correct that we recommend setting up a structured

time for kids to do homework, yet not getting into a power struggle with them

if they refuse to do their work during that time.  It could be useful to

talk with your 11 year old about what makes it difficult to follow through with

doing homework at that time, and perhaps experimenting with doing homework at

another time to see if that works more effectively.  In the end, though,

if your child is simply refusing to do the work, then we recommend giving a

consequence and avoiding a power struggle.  Megan Devine details this

process more in her article, https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/end-the-nightly-homework-struggle-5-homework-strategies-that-work-for-kids/. 

Please let us know if you have any additional questions.  Take care.

jovi916 I'm a mother to a 10 year old 5th grader. Since 3rd grade I've been struggling with homework. That first year, I thought it was just lack of consistency since my children go between mine and dad's house. I tried setting some sort of system up with More the teacher to get back on track, but the teacher said it was the child's responsibility to get the hw done. This year has been esp. Difficult. He stopped doing hw, got an F, so I got on him. He stared turning half done work, but same grades so I still got on him. Grades went up, I loosened up, then he stopped with in school work. Now it's back to not turning anything in, even big projects and presentations. He had never really been allowed to watch tv, but now it's a definite no, I took his Legos away, took him out of sports. Nothing is working. He's basically sitting at the table every night, and all weekend long in order to get caught up with missing assignments. I'm worried, and next year he'll be in middle school. I try setting an example by studying in front of him. My daughter just does her homework and gets good grades. Idk what to do.

I can hear your concern. Academic achievement is important

to most parents and when your children seem to be struggling to complete their

work and get good grades, it can be distressing. Ultimately, your childrens’

school work and grades are their responsibility. You shouldn’t have to quit

your own studies in order to help them improve theirs. The above article gives

some great tips for helping motivate your children to complete their homework.

We do have a couple other articles you may also find useful: https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/10-ways-to-motivate-your-child-to-do-better-in-school/ & https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/sinking-fast-at-school-how-to-help-your-child-stay-afloat/. We appreciate you

writing in and hope you find the information useful. Take care.

RNM I have the exact same issues with my 8 year old. It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. He's a smart kid, he just doesn't seem to care to do his homework let alone if he gets a bad grade as a result. He hates reading, but does More very well in spelling and science. Homework is an issue nightly and the teacher pulled me aside today to tell me again how much he talks in class and that now he isn't writing down his assignments and is missing 3 assignments this week. SMH, I don't know what to do anymore other than to coach him (some more) and take away basketball if he doesn't do his homework.

What?  "Let homework stay where it belongs—between the teacher and the student. Refuse to get pulled in by the school.."  I do not see the logic or benefit of this advice.  Homework, by definition, is the responsibility of the student and parent (NOT the teacher).  The teacher does not live at the student's home or run the house.  

In my opinion, the lack of parental involvement with academics often causes the low student performance evident across the U.S.  I do not agree with advocating for even LESS parental involvement.

I completely agree with you. Parental, or adult, engagement at home can be a deal-maker/breaker when it comes to student performance. I subscribe to theories that differ from the author's.

First, if an adult is involved with the child and his activities, then the child will commonly react with "hey, somebody cares about me" leading to an increased sense of self-worth. A sense of caring about one's-self leads to caring about grades and other socially acceptable behaviors (Maslow).

Secondly, I am a FIRM believer in the techniques of behavior modification through positive reinforcement (Karen Pryor). It's up to an invested adult to determine what motivates the student and use those motivators to shape and reinforce desirable behavior such as daily homework completion. A classroom teacher has too many students and too little time to apply this theory.

Letting a child sink or swim by himself is a bad idea. Children have only one childhood; there are no do-overs.

And yes, children are work.

Many experience similar feelings of being at fault when

their child fails, so, you’re not alone. Truth of the matter is, allowing your

child to experience natural consequences of their actions by allowing them to

fail gives them the opportunity to look at themselves and change their

behavior.  We have a couple articles I think you may find helpful: When You Should Let Your Child Fail: The Benefits of Natural Consequences & 5 Natural Consequences You Should Let Your Child Face . Good luck to you and

your family moving forward. Take care.

hao hao It is so true, we can't control our children's home. It is their responsibility. But they don't care it. What can we do it?

indusreepradeep

How great it is that you want to help your brother be more

productive with his homework. He’s lucky to have a sibling who cares about him

and wants him to be successful. Because we are a website aimed at helping

parents develop better ways of managing acting out behavior, we are limited in

the advice we can offer you as his sibling. There is a website that may be able

to offer you some suggestions. http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/

is a website aimed at helping teens and young adults figure out ways of dealing

with challenges they may be facing in their lives. They offer several ways of

getting support, such as by e-mail or text, through an online forum and chat,

and also a call in helpline. You can check out what they have to offer at http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/. Good luck

to you and your family moving forward. Take care.

Kathleenann indusreepradeep

Thank you so much for your humble support....

It sounds like you have done a lot

of work to try to help your daughter achieve her educational goals, and it’s

normal to feel frustrated when she does not seem to be putting in the same

amount of effort.  It can be useful to keep your focus on whether your

daughter is doing her work, and to keep that separate from whether she “cares”

about doing her work.  Ultimately, it is up to your daughter to do her

work, regardless of how she appears to feel about it.  To that end, we

recommend working with the various local supports you have in place, such as

her therapists and others on her IEP team, to talk about what could be useful

to motivate your daughter to do her school work.  Because individuals with

autism can vary greatly with their abilities, it’s going to be more effective

to work closely with the professionals who are familiar with your daughter’s

strengths and level of functioning in order to develop a plan to address this

issue.  Thank you so much for writing in; we wish you and your daughter

all the best as you continue to address her difficulties with school. 

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• She _________ a novel on humanity. ( write )
• He ________ his homework yesterday. ( do )
• They _________ a bad man very badly on the road. ( beat )
• You ____ already _______the rules of our organization. ( read )
• She had ______ a beautiful dress at the party. ( wear )
• John __________ to the wedding ceremony. ( come )
• ____the snake _______ on his leg? ( bite )
• He __________ any cash amount to the dealer. (not/pay)
• They ____ already ______ a knife to the boy to cut fruits. ( give )
• We _________ any game from yesterday. ( not/play )
• The car _________ far away in the tornado. ( blow )
• She _________ her pup[py on the road. ( not/leave )
• The cloth ________ high on the sky. ( fly )
• ______ you _______ about that company before? ( hear )
• I ________ that file on your table yesterday. ( keep )
• She had written a novel on humanity. ( write )
• He had done his homework yesterday. ( do )
• They had beaten a bad man very badly on the road. ( beat )
• You had already read the rules of our organization. ( read )
• She had worn a beautiful dress at the party. ( wear )
• John had come to the wedding ceremony. ( come )
• had the snake- bitten on his leg? ( bite )
• He hadn’t paid any cash amount to the dealer. (not/pay)
• They had already given a knife to the boy to cut fruits. ( give )
• We hadn’t played any game from yesterday. ( not/play )
• The car had blown far away in the tornado. ( blow )
• She hadn’t left her pup[py on the road. ( not/leave )
• The cloth had flown high on the sky. ( fly )
• had you heard about that company before? ( hear )
• I had kept that file on your table yesterday. ( keep )

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English Notes

English notes latest questions, he said, “he has done his homework.” change into indirect speech.

Indirect Speech:  He said that he had done his homework.

Explanation : When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present perfect tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense.

Present Perfect tense > Past Perfect tense.

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He told me that he had done his homework honestly

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