My DD15 is very motivated. She studies on her own and wants all "A"s.

When she was young, we did her homework together and did all of it. I did not remark on it being beneath her - just that it was training her to simply do her work. I told her that we always do the bonus questions - and she still does them.

I feel that my attitude towards the work helped her to understand that it is important - even if it is easy.

It certainly has paid off as she has grown older. She plans on going to Medical School.