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Before you can even start to motivate or encourage your teens to get a job you have to get them excited about the idea. Most teens will question the reason for everything until they are satisfied with the answer. Usually, it is not that the teen is "lazy" or that he does not want to do what is being asked of him, it is rather that he needs to have a personal connection to the motivation, a reason for why he is going to do this or why he is being asked to do it. For the teen, motivational reasons for wanting to get a job could include: The chance to get valuable work experience. The chance to improve interpersonal skills. The chance to learn new skills like time management and more. The freedom to have spending money which teaches additional skills like responsibility and budgeting. The teen that has shown no interest in getting a job may not be lazy but may be dealing with other problems. Teens that are playing sports or trying to excel in school realistically may not have enough free time to pursue a low-paying, part time job and may not want their prior commitments to suffer. Over scheduled kids are often overwhelmed and may not see a way to add something else to his already overly busy schedule. Another issue could be a sense of low self-esteem. The teen does not want to try to get a job because he already feels as if no one will want him anyway. For this teen, preparation will be crucial because rejection could send him into a dangerous spiral of depression and despair. Most kids will have some sense of fear because this is a new process for them. As a parent, it is important to separate normal fear and anxiety from the laziness and proceed accordingly.

summary: Get your teen excited about the idea of getting a job. Think of some ideas to motivate your teen. Try to understand any worries or concerns your teen might have. Help your teen to deal with any fear.

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Don't just stop learning at the bare facts. These will not make you any smarter, nor will they give you the analytical tools you need to get straight A's. If you really want to excel in school the most important thing is to always ask why. Learn why things work the way they do, why things matter and then you can apply that knowledge to a vast amount of information and may be correctly guessing even things you might not have learned about. This doesn't mean you should cheat - when we say use the knowledge of others, what we mean is that you should talk with friends, family members and teachers about the subjects you are studying. Get their opinions on topics, see how they would have approached a problem or learn their method of doing something. In opening your mind to new ways of thinking and doing you should be better prepared to handle almost any academic challenge. in your education. Participate in study groups. Get help when you need it. Study over time rather than cramming before a test. Basically, getting straight A's is hard (if it were easy, everyone would do it) so you need to work at it if you want to do this. However, avoid study groups if you tend to talk more than study. Remember, you are only working in a study group to study. Most people, tend to forget this when they see a friend, so keep this in mind. . Consistently keep all assignments or handed back work/handouts separate and in chronological order. Not only does this make life in general easier, but it also helps when exam time comes, especially if there will be a cumulative end-of-year exam. You should also organize your time by allowing yourself plenty of time to study and sleep. Organize your notes and your study space. Study and do homework in chunks. If you have two days to do a homework assignment, do most of it the first and do the other part the second. Or, if you have a week to learn 10 vocabulary words, learn a few each day and review the words you already learned. This way you'll be less overwhelmed and ultimately have more time free from cramming. Get a planner. Write down your homework as soon as the teacher assigns it. If a teacher tells you when a project is due or a test will be given write it down. This will help you know what you have to do. If you can, make sure you are studying things you enjoy and can get invested in. You will do better if you care about the material you are studying. This is why you will find that you get the best grades in your favorite classes. Remember to balance things you enjoy with things you need to know. . The human body learns best at specific times and for some people it can be in the morning. Be sure you save this time for studying important class material, and leave the rest of the time for less important activities such as socializing. Avoid studying when you are tired. In general, you should try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. . You need to have knowledge of each subject you're studying, but it is also important to persevere and go back and revise the subject until you are confident that you will be able to get the right answers during an exam or test. If you don't understand a question on a test then think it through and write it out so that you can see what you are doing.

summary: Go beyond the surface information. Use the knowledge of others. Be proactive Get organized Choose courses you are interested in. Be aware of your body clock Give your best effort

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When you enjoy a sweet or fattening treat, sip water on the side so that you can focus on the flavor of the food instead of the task of drinking water. Even if you intend to order a soda or alcoholic beverage, sipping on water while you peruse the menu can help you anticipate the other beverage even more. Make it a habit to always alternate between water and another beverage, have a race with friends or families to drink a glass of water with just a spoon, or take a "shot" of water between servings of other beverages.
summary: Sip water when you indulge in dessert or other rich foods. Always order water at a restaurant before any other drink. Drink water in unorthodox ways.