Getting teens to study

[Aybygumlike]

Just that really. My son did well in his mocks but teachers have said in his report to not get complacent. He could be on for top marks (or that is the expectation from his teachers) but he’s playing on his Xbox or computer all day! Any tips? He is doing the odd hour here and there. I don’t want to put too much pressure on as I overdid it when I had my exams where I didn’t sleep for over a week and basically had a breakdown). But my DH thinks he should be putting in 4-6 hours during this study leave.

Set up a study area somewhere else in the house, not in his room. Make sure it’s quiet and comfortable. Move his computer from his room to the study area. It’s only temporary, until his exams are over. Encourage him to use that space by buying in lots of snacks etc. New stationary etc might also help.
If all else fails, say he can get £3 an hour to study. No it’s not great, because students should be self motivated but sometimes they need a push.

Sounds like my son. He openly admits to being too addicted to his computer/phone to study properly. He also will not study elsewhere. He packed away his computer for a while and that didn't help as he just reverted to his phone or old chromebook.

My son isn't on study leave yet but I told him I hope he will continue to go into school (which is an option) and he agreed that would be best. The local library is also a good place but it gets really full so hard to get a space to study.