Here's a great list I found some time ago.
"It's Boring" can mean:
- It's too easy.
- I'm confused, but I don't know how to ask for help.
- I don't like to (read, write, perform, etc).
- It's too difficult. I don't know where to begin.
- I'm not interested in this (content, course, etc).
- Everyone says this, and I want to fit in.
- It's not deep, complex, broad enough to tap my interest.
- I get A's without even trying. What's the point?
- I'd rather do _____________ .
- Just how many times do I have to show I know this work before you believe me?
- Something in my personal life is more important right now.
- I don't like the teacher because…
- I read the book already. What else can I read?
- I don't want to talk about this.
Thank you for this. This is exactly what we need. For my DS9 & DD6 they need to be able to put their situation into words.
I try to tell my kids what they are getting out of school, even if it does not seem like enough for them. Ex. This year is about learning to self manage a lot more work and getting it done in a timely manor. Also, learning to slow down so that you don't leave answers blank or miss half of the directions. Doing these things leads teachers to believe you might be mature enough for more opportunities. I think some of these things are not obvious to the student and parent. I try not to lead them down a path of school is not good, even though I wish it were a more appropriate challenge. I try to empathize but also make the best of the current situation.
