How do you tell a parent their child is struggling?
How do you tell a parent their child is struggling?
Instead, give the parent time to think, talk to other family members and friends, and get back with you later on. Very few people can hear upsetting news about their child and then immediately move into a productive problem-solving mode.
How do you motivate a child that doesn’t care?
Look for things that can be used as rewards for your child. Make a point of observing what your child cares about and enjoys. And don't take his word for it because he'll tell you he doesn't care about anything. He'll say that “nothing matters.”