49 sats \ 1 reply \ @anniedustan 4 May \ parent \ on: Use of Gen-AI to aid reading alter_native
Things that will get them to sit down and read:
- Bribes such as a set fee per page 😂
- Motivation to beat their rival for the top spot in the class
- Watching Netflix with the subtitles on and reading along
- Doing it in 5 minute blocks staggered throughout the day
- Reading in the car seems to work too for some reason
- And... if it is something that they are going down a rabbit hole with!
When I look at that list they aren't doing too badly! I think I may have focused on the fact that I can't get them to read their school books!
I may have to go and see their teacher you know and have a word. Maybe if I went to the school library with them and helped them to pick a few books that would spark their interest and write a list for the teacher.
Honestly, the amount of out-of-the-box thinking I have to do with this child! They are the only one out of the four who isn't compliant in school and won't just "do" to please the teachers. (although number 4 is now showing signs of this too!)
Don't get me wrong, I am proud of the fact that they stand up for themselves, voice their opinion and have found a way to learn for themselves, but it would be a quieter life sometimes if I didn't have them coming home each day telling me I should expect a phone call😂
I will check out the link! And I bet your son was made up with you doing that with him! We may be able to expand our hearts for each child that we have, however it takes time to get into a new rhythm and keep all the plates juggling when we do!
Well you know, rebels are the ones who forge their path and become successful entrepreneurs.
I’m guessing he doesn’t like to have prescribed reading materials shoved down his throat. I remember when I was a junior college student, I was forced to read The Hitchhiker in the Galaxy and Catcher in the Rye and hated it. It was only when I read Catcher in the Rye the second time in my 20s that I understood the brilliance of teen angst haha.
Your solution sounds glad. Hope his teachers are understanding enough to let him choose his own books! 📚
reply