5 Ways to Use Humor as Incentive for Homework

It was one of those defining moments as a parent where I was pushed to the limit and came back smiling. One of my sons was tired after a long day at school and didn't want to do his homework, even though an important assignment was due the next day. I started out with a hug and positive reinforcement, suggesting a skateboarding break to gather his thoughts and get a second wind. Nice try, but no dice. Next, I reminded him that he earned his cell phone privileges by completing his homework. This discussion of reward and tech consequences also fell on deaf ears. Nothing was working, and I was about to lose my cool. As a last resort, I tried humor. Not juvenile pencil up the nose…
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