- Encourage them to get a job or volunteer. This helps with strengths and weaknesses and shows a child how to interact with a community.
- Let them be in charge of their homework. It’s their job, not yours.
- Get them involved in what they’re good at. Often, sports are a good outlet for energy and kids who struggle in school. If being a quarterback requires processing too much at once, try rock climbing. Music is also a wonderful outlet. If reading notes is a problem, find a teacher who teaches by sound and repeating melodies and chords.
Originally published by ParentingTeensNetwork.
