Lighting the Fire of Motivation in Your Teen

One of the most difficult tasks parents face in bringing up teenagers is motivating them to do their best, particularly in the academic arena. The truth is it’s very hard for parents to motivate their kids.

Motivation is intrinsic; it comes from within. Parents, or teachers for that matter, can’t force a young person to get motivated to learn more at school. The more they try the more resistance they receive.

Of course there’s the proverbial carrot on the stick approach.