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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a gifted child who's naturally rebellious: about homework, bedtime, language, everything. Here's what I do:
* set ground rules and stick to them
* give the child about an hour to unwind after getting home from activities
* good, healthy, well balanced dinner
* turn everything off, including DCUM! Read paper materials during quiet home work time
* take away all distractions, including unplug and remove from the room if necessary
* work a subject or two, then take a walk/talk to discuss class, friends, issues, stress
* go back to work on a subject or two and repeat the walk until done
* no electronics for grownups, either! It creates noise and light pollution to distract the child
* help when needed
* check work/look over shoulder for style and substance, organization and flow
* do all of this every time as needed until the child can do it alone
* proceed in love, patience and understanding, remembering how hard school and childhood is
* consult teachers and school staff for extraordinary difficulties
* keep working at it with love and empathy
* have fun afterward, including reading, electronics, bath and plenty of nighttime rest, relaxation and sleep
* always keep your  sense of humor

Good luck! 
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This is a really good list and should be a poster for most of us SN moms. 
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This is a good list. Also, does he get his homework in advance. Maybe try doing homework for 15 minutes before school. Before he is tired and has 1000 other things he wants to do.

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