EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 15 MIN
What to Do When Your Kid Says 'I Don't Care' About Homework
from Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education · host Dr. Christopher Villarreal & Dr. Deb Anderson | PLCS Empowerment Collective
When your kid says "I don't care" about homework, what are they really telling you? Nick Zadina from the Boys Town National Hotline joins us to flip the script on motivation. Drawing from his work in crisis intervention and motivational interviewing, Nick explains why punishments and fear-based motivation stop working the moment kids leave for college. He shares practical strategies including how to identify what your child actually values, why "gentle pressure constantly applied" beats threats, and when to simply let natural consequences happen. This conversation will change how you think about homework battles, the "I don't care" attitude, and what really drives our kids to succeed.
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