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The following question is from Ashley H.
“My children (9- and 10-year-old boys) are not motivated at all when it comes to school and getting their work done. We have tried various reward systems. We have also tried switching curriculum around throughout the year, trying to find something they might respond to better. This is a constant struggle and has been really discouraging at times. Who else out there struggles with this, and what do you do about it? What motivates your children to get through school and get their work done?”