Rather than admit they can t do it, some children will just give up or pretend not to care. Lack of motivation can also be an indicator of other problems. Ask your child what s going on out on the playground, in class, and at lunch. You re the expert on your child. Through caring questions, you can find the underlying reasons for unsatisfactory grades.
Next steps Ask the teacher for help.
She may be able to work a behavior modification system into your child s school program. Individual contracts can often motivate a child to do better, too. If your child s lack of motivation is coming from other underlying issues, a small group counseling experience at school, or a few meetings with the school counselor, may point your child in the right direction. My child works very hard, but her grades are low . My child is not working up to his ability.