Motivating Underachievers: 9 Steps to Take When Your Child Says “I Don’t Care”

Is your child’s answer to everything, “I don’t care” or “It doesn’t matter?” Parents often think that if they can find a new way to encourage their child, he or she will magically start achieving more. I don’t think it’s like that at all. I think the problem is that these kids are motivated to resist, to withdraw, and to underperform. They act out by acting in. Here's what you can do as a parent if you find yourself in this situation. Articles referenced in episode: https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/motivating-underachievers-part-i-when-your-child-says-i-dont-care/ The Total Transformation® Program: https://www.empoweringparents.com/product/total-transformation-program-subscription/ Our website: https://www.empoweringparents.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.empoweringparents.com/newsletter-signup/ Parent coaching: https://www.empoweringparents.com/product/parent-coaching/

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We are the home of The Total Transformation Program, the #1 parenting program of all time developed by child behavior expert James Lehman. EmpoweringParents.com has been giving our listeners “straight talk and real results” since 2007, and our podcast aims to do the same. Not only do we tell it like it is, we give you honest, practical, effective advice that you can start using today. Join host Kimball Lewis today and put an end to the most difficult child behavior problems: disrespect, defiance, backtalk, lying, laziness, motivation, and more.