DS not read his school book.

[Bumble1830]

So, DS9 knows the rules, read his book for school before ps4, every single night he argues and argues but will begrudgingly read his 5 pages. Tonight, he just went on and on and on and on about not wanting to read, so I was like, whatever do what you want, so he did and went on ps4, now he's in bed worrying because he hasn't read his book and I won't let him do it now, explaining he had his chance earlier... Am I being mean? I do feel guilty.

@delilah He does choose his books, He is currently reading Harry Potter, Not everyone enjoys reading and hes one of them but thanks for the tip @Nevertell Thats exactly the point I was trying to make to him, He thinks its great that he "got away" with reading to do as he pleases, however, is obviously thinking now "hmmm, maybe I shouldve read cuz ill get it in the neck by teacher tomorrow" He will figure out the right choice one way or another.

It sounds like he doesn't like reading because it's been made a chore. My ds learned to enjoy it when it wasn't enforced. If he's reading the likes of Harry Potter, he's clearly a capable reader, and I would be questioning why he has to be checked upon at school every day. At our school they do a guided reading session once per week and have done throughout years 3-5 unless the child needs additional support.

Same at ours Delilah, no more box ticking after year 2, thank the Lord.
Whilst this isn't what you asked op, I also don't like the idea of forced reading/as a chore by 9, especially as he can already read perfectly well.
Mind, if that's what set, that's what set.

I think it's a good thing he's worried about it, he's now feeling the consequences of it. If it stops him having a good nights sleep I would have let him read it tonight, after a lecture but otherwise the morning would suffice. I'd be worried that at school it wouldn't be that big a deal if he didn't and he might think he could do it again.

The kids are asked to show the teacher their reading diaries every morning, if they havn't read then they lose play time to catch up, I dont agree with this as I feel at age 9/10 itsnot necessary for them to read every single day, Fantastic if they want to, but i suppose rules is rules so I do usually encourage, just tonight, i thought, fuck it, let him face the consequences

Does the book he reads have to be from the school selection? Could he read something like '100 greatest computer games ever'. Does it have to be a book. My ten year old loves the magazine 110% Gaming. It's all reading!

@bookmum, no it doesn't have to be from school, he is reading one from our book shelf at the moment and it can be any sort of reading material. He just doesn't want to read, or do his homework, for that matter.

My son is the same. He was ok tonight i made both boys read at the same time in quiet it was a lovely peacefull 20 mins. Normally he will argue. I cave and say whatever you will have to stay in at school if you dont read enough. When that happens he still blames me.

Talk to his teacher. Tell her, ask for advice and support, and follow it.