DS1 is 6 and is in second year of primary school. He's a wonderful, sweet natured, kind boy and a fabulous big brother to his 2 younger brothers... But he just doesn't listen!!!! Its not a naughty thing as such, its not like he absorbs what he's being told and just decides to ignore us out of spite, he's just too too laid back and has a "can't be bothered" attitude. We've had his hearing tested and thats fine, but he did get his tonsils and adenoids taken out just over a year ago due to obstructive sleep apneoa. I worry this has affected his abiity to concentrate, as he was always so tired from poor sleep until his op.
Homework is also a battle ground, lack of interest and he just does silly things, deliberately mis-pronouncing words that he's already said correctly a page earlier etc - again its a can't be bothered attitude.
He can concentrate on things he enjoys, like playing with his cars etc, the problem comes when its something he's not too keen on.
How can I help him, especially with homework - I dont want this to be a constant battle - after all we've got years of this ahead... Any ideas???????