Raising Scholars Episode 35: What to Do When Your Child Says School Is Hard

Aired on Sep 29, 2026


Your child says school is hard, or just stops trying. Either way, you're left guessing what's really going on.

In this episode, Jacquie sits with a student who never once said the work was hard, he just slid in and out without anyone noticing. What she found when she watched him changed how she sees every kid who avoids their work, including why "I can't" and "I don't want to" usually mean the same thing.

Timestamps:
00:04 Understanding Student Resistance
03:07 From Managing to Coaching
03:39 The Role of Confidence in Learning
06:04 Strategies for Supporting Struggling Learners

If your child has been avoiding homework lately, this one might explain why.

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