Calvin is a typical 7-year-old boy who will choose playing over doing homework anytime. His everyday school homework is to read a book as well as writing spelling words for the week. From time to time, I get him to do extra work that is set by me. He is usually very lazy when it comes to this “extra” homework. Here’s a typical conversation whenever I ask him to get ready to do some work.
Me: Calvin, we will be doing some work after dinner.
Calvin: But, but, but I have already read my book and written the words.
Me: We are doing Math today.
Calvin: Oh……can I please play with Lego for an hour? (begging) I really really need to build something.
Me: You can have 15 minutes.
Calvin: 15 minutes? Is that long?
Me: Long enough to build your thing.
Calvin: Its not long enough!
Me: Then start doing Math now. When you finish you can play with your Lego.
Calvin: No.
The conversation usually ends here with Mr C sulking and reluctantly sit at the table waiting for me. Today was somewhat different. When I asked him to do homework after dinner, this is what he said:
Calvin: My homework is playing Lego! Hahaha!
To which I replied “you wish”! Me think he is so over trying to negotiate the working and playing time with me! 🙂