How do you inspire your children to study?

Children are usually receptive to their environment as long as it's healthy. Therefore, I would say to inspire your children to learn by keeping education and growth in your daily life as parents. Having interests; showing your children by example how much fun and/ or fulfilling it is to learn- by example. Education is life long. Show them it is important to all ages. Tell them it is the process that is important- giving them tools to build a healthy and rewarding life.

I will answer this question in the past tense for my 4 children have already finished their education. It just suddenly come to my mind how did I tediously explained to them the necessity of finishing their studies. I regularly reminded them the importance of education to the point that it was getting monotonous for them. I kept on telling them that that was the only valuable inheritance I could give them in the event of the inevitable. I was really scared then of the thought that I was not able to gain decent fortune for my children during my productive years. I felt pressured to give them their best tool in confronting the challenges of life and that was education. Now I'm really satisfied that my efforts were not put into naught. Maybe the best motivation is to put into their mind and heart not only the importance but also the necessity of education.

I will be interested to read the responses. I have to children. Aged 12 and 6. My oldest has always been good. He enjoys school work and even did homework when he was off sick! So I have never really needed any strategies. However with my youngest I have to use bribery! Well we compromise so, for example, one hour study equals one hour on the computer. It usually works!

I am working as a tuition teacher from past two years. I have seen that most of the students consider studies as a burden. It is so because they are not properly guided about the benefits of studies. I often ask them very simple questions about topics they would have studied in their earlier classes and when they reply to it I compliment them for their intelligence and ask them how they knew this thing? And their answer would be that ma'am we studied about this in our previous class. Then I begin my motivational speech by saying, "See, you said you don't like studying, but if you wouldn't have studied, how you would have been able to reply this question? So it is very important for us to study because we gain knowledge from it." I believe that if the lesson has been explained to the child and the child has learnt all the answers and the important matter from between the lessons and has done the revision there is no chance that the child would ever be tempted to cheat. As far as grades are concerned I believe that good grades are really important and if the child has worked really hard he will certainly get good grades. There is no harm in motivating the child to get the highest grade, it will only inspire them to be better and better, but yes they should not be beaten if they fail to achieve it.

Yes, I motivate and encourage them the importance of education. One method I used was play and learn technique. Playing at the same time learning. You must be creative enough to teach them fun activities that will entice them to participate.

I will inspire people my children to study by showing them educational film and by showing them successful educated people.

It is challenging to keep small kids motivated. Keep telling them the importance of education. As they get older, they will be able to understand better and the task can become more simple. Grades seem important to everyone these days. Getting good grades is important for admission to schools and that is the reason why parents get mad about low grades. Sitting with kids while studying until the age of 10 or 12 is a great way to encourage them. As they get older, ask questions to make them seek answers. Say about wind. ask many questions to them about wind. What is wind? why does the wind blow? Why there is no specific direction when wind blows? Ask them to browse on the topic and make a simple presentation. So you see- they will be encouraged to make extra effort to learn.

what i have done in order for my kids to do good in school and avoid cheating is simple.i just gave each one of them a goal that they have to reach.and of course always remind them that cheating will not make them intelligent and they are not cheating to do good in school but instead if they cheat.they cheat themselves and deprive themselves of real intelligence that they will be using when they are grownup.

I remind them school is their job, passing grades is their pay. My kids are LD so school is something they are not a fan of. However, I do tell them to do more work than asked for as it shows you are trying to improve yourself by putting extra efforts forward. You can't achieve your dreams by knowing all the episodes of your favorite tv show.

Hello Metatronik, I have three children. I have no problem with the middle one, since he was at special baby training since he was 4 months, he is very self oriented to study. I faced some problems with my first girl, she´s now a teen, and I have to explain her a lot of troubles she can face during her adult life if she doesn´t study. And with my little son I just explain it in some rude and simply words: people who doesn´t study are used to sweep elephants poops on circus. That´s all. This dec he got a diploma and special gift from my husband`s office who sponsored my little son a scholarship for his good grades on 2012. Blessings Metatronik for you and your family... dainy

hi, yes, i told to my niece and nephew to study hard because after their schooling and studies they itself will also benefits for that and they can use it when they grow up,i gave an example my self because i can get what i want because i have a good job and salary to buy those things i wanted to have.

If your child is active, and enjoys a specific sport - place them in that very one at school. Thus, they MUST keep their grades up and in the long run (once they're in middle and high school[s]) their coaches will explain the importance of education. Making your job less stressful, but what's important is to support them at that sport. Do not be the parent to nag them about practice hours or game times or pricing for spirit or team items. Get them what they need in order to be successful on and off the field. ...and if your child is more of the nerdy type that I was in high school; for instance if he/she wants to be in debate or decathlon or chess club..support them, most extra curricular allows your child to perform their best in classes and at tournaments and if they fail to do good in their studies they are penalized for it by not participating. That's not a bad thing, so don't be down the coaches throat about it, nor your child's. Instead help them, get them a tutor or practice their debates with them. SUPPORT is the key to success. I believe so at least. I may just 18 but without support how can you be motivated. Self motivation is a struggle for a lot of kids, teens, and even adults. As humans we rely on people to be there for us. So, there you have it.