| "> | | | | that they are writing the review for themselves, |
| Kids often emit a frustrated groan whenever | | | | and not downloading it from the Internet. |
| they hear the words 'book report'. Generations | | | | It would also be wise to look at the finished |
| upon generations have dreaded writing book | | | | product and ask your child some questions about |
| reports, and there is no sign hat this will change | | | | the report. Ask them a few questions that are |
| any time soon. Some kids struggle when it comes | | | | relevant to the book if you are familiar with the |
| to reading while some find it to be a great joy. | | | | book they were supposed to read. Ask them if |
| However, even the best readers hate to write | | | | they are indeed writing their own book reports if |
| book reports. As a result, there is often a lot of | | | | they seem to draw a blank at every turn. They |
| cheating when children are asked to review a | | | | should be able to answer basic questions about |
| book. In fact, there many websites that specialize | | | | the book if they have really read and understood |
| in selling already written book reports and term | | | | it. |
| papers. Is your child aware of these sites? | | | | You should gently ask your children why, in the |
| You can get book reports on a large variety of | | | | event that you find out that your child is cheating |
| books if you have the money. These are available | | | | and purchasing book reports off of the Internet |
| in both the high school and the college level. Even | | | | or from someone else. It may mean that your |
| the best students can get seduced by the lure of | | | | child is struggling at school and not a matter of |
| an extra two hours of free time. Children will | | | | laziness or cheating. Your child may have |
| have more time to gab on the phone with friends, | | | | something as simple as bad vision, or have a |
| or more time for video games if they don't have | | | | deeper problem like a learning disability. A child |
| to write their own book reports. | | | | may also have been too embarrassed to talk to |
| Concerned parents should talk with their children's | | | | you about it, or is afraid of being labeled as stupid |
| teacher more to eliminate this problem. You can | | | | if a learning disability is the reason. You should |
| make sure that your children are working on a | | | | take this as a chance to help your child catch up, |
| review, if you know when one is due. You should | | | | and make the most of their educational |
| also ask your kids about their progress, not just | | | | experience. |
| their finished report. This way you can be sure | | | | |