Think to yourself: The harder I work in the next few years of my life, then the better job I will have when I am older, and the more money I will earn, enabling me to have a better life later on. Compare pictures in your mind, one of you as a tramp on the streets, and one of you with a loving family, nice car, nice house, and no money stress. Simple :-)
Motivation is something that the child has to want, it isn't something you can give them although that is what most parents would love to do.
So first of all, you are probably asking yourself "why". Why isn't he doing better? (you know he's smart) Why doesn't he care? (he's probably a typical teen-aged boy) Why am I so frustrated? (you can see 'outside the box')
He needs you, for sure. But he doesn't realize it that you want his best interests and you are able to see what harm can be done by not accomplishing his studies properly. Take him for a ride in a crappy neighborhood and say "no education", then take him for a ride in a nice neighborhood and say "educated". Show him beat-up old junker cars vs. newer vehicles and say the same.
Oh, and see what "pack of wolves" he's running with. Are they motivated or are they slackers? That's a big deal. Do they use drugs? Check it out. His friends will steer him down this crucial road in life so this is important. If you feel that he's not living up to his potential then restrict his passions. If he can't do what he loves without compromising his grades, then he has to figure it out on his own. That's the key. He has to figure it out on his own.
Some Specific Things You Can Do:Minority Opinion: One's personality is formed by the time s/he enters school. S/he will be self-motivated or not by then.
It is extremely important that you try 110% in ninth grade and give your overall. Do not slack off because you think you still have four more years of high school because your freshman year can be just as crucial. Your ninth grade year is were all of your high school scheduling will come off of. If you do poorly in ninth grade you will have a slim chance to be able to obtain any harder classes, including honors and AP courses. It is necessary that you take this classes in order to increase your chances of getting into your college of choice. Most students in ninth grade have no thoughts about college but preparing yourself now will benefit you for the future. Also, if you have no idea on what your doing in school now, you will become even more confused later. Most things you learn in school builds off of each other so if you don't study one thing you will not be able to comprehend anything above that level.
uh, by studying
You can get help for your 9th grader son from Pediatrician, School Psychologist or School Counselor.
A freshmen, usually!
Sure, if you are a 7th grader to 9th grader. :)
21 if you were a 10th grader last year unless you were a 9th grader last year
Yes! Muscatel is a good school. I am now a 9th grader and goes to Rosemead High School. The school is FANTASTIC.
they are called a 9th grader or a Freshman, depending on what country you live in.
They can try talking to the person
It depends. My 8th grader takes Algebra 1. I think it counts as 9th grade math.
No this year im in7th grade and im date a 9th grader
Avoid them?
Algebra I or Geometry
no no no hes a short 9th grader