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[quote=Anonymous]In the thread where the mom is asking if a math question is too hard, she mentions that her child won't do schoolwork with her and some parents responded that would not be optional in their house.  I'm wondering how you make that work?

I've got an 8 year old who hates doing schoolwork or reading with his dad.  I can't figure out why.  Generally, Dad is the preferred parent but our son shuts down it comes to schoolwork.  If we force him to read to his dad, he will use a little tiny voice and hesitate over very easy words and generally be miserable.  For me, he complains but he also just does it.  Same with projects, school work, etc.  I've wondered if he's worried about disappointing Dad?  FWIW, Dad spoils the kids rotten and they could not disappoint him.  My husband does maybe jump in a little too quickly with the reading, instead of letting him figure out the word or figure out the word he tried wasn't right, but it's not that bad and it's the only thing I can see that 's different between us.  I guess I also enjoy the whole thing a lot more and maybe our child picks up on this?  I'd really like to trade off these duties sometimes.  Any advice besides forcing him?[/quote]

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