Motivation in nearly 13 yr DD

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She doesn't seem motivated about school or her homework.

I have taken her phone away while she does homework as she gets distracted. Should I be worried or is it an age thing?

All she seems interested in is going on her phone/ipad and watching TV.

Ahhhhhh!

Just me then

Just off out to work meeting but didn't want to leave you hanging. Year 8 is notorious for being a bit of a 'year off' for kids so don't stress too much. Keep a bit of pressure on but let them make own mistakes - they do have to and this is the year to do it. Might find by next year they appreciate what is needed & nuckle down. Don't worry too much

Mine was same last year. Now she is looking at options at school and GCSEs seem bit closer, she seems to have kicked herself back into gear. Just make sure she keeps on top of core work which will lead to GCSE.

Nope, you're not alone. DD1 is like this as well. Fortunately she doesn't have a smart phone, but she's a complete telly-holic. I do make her do her homework but I don't nag her unless I think she has made absolutely zero effort - the consequences are better coming from the teacher.

Thanks for your replies.

I just don't want her to make the same mistakes I did at secondary school and leave with poor qualifications . Although I have done well with my job it's a different world nowadays, much harder for them.

We have a period in each afternoon where all that stuff has to go off.

With the benefit of hindsight (youngest son age 15 in Y11), you can afford to cut them a bit of slack at this age. GCSEs will be here before you know it and then it will be a constant round of coursework, controlled assessments and written exams.

You are absolutely right to take screen time away while she does homework and I would always insist on high standards for that but otherwise try not to worry.

My son had low motivation at this age but his attitude has really improved recently.