When a child finishes a job, he gets the good feeling that comes from hard work and he is motivated to do more. However, if what he has done is criticized or ignored, he learns to dread work. Without commendation, children often think that their finished product will never be good enough. Although the home atmosphere is the primary influence, the secondary influence in motivation involves the type of teaching that occurs. To motivate well educationally you must use good management techniques, have expectations that fit the student's capacities, and employ methods that call for interactive learning.
Good management is as important to learning as textbooks and educational materials are.
Much of what is necessary for good teaching is done before you meet with your student. You need to be in control of the learning situation. Your child will feel free to control himself in a well-managed setting. The educational goals you set for your child need to be clearly defined and achievable. If your objectives are ambiguous or beyond your child's ability to reach, discouragement can set in.