Episode
My Child Refuses to Do Schoolwork. Here's What Actually Helps.
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- Classical Et Cetera
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 2603
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Summary
Every homeschool parent hits this wall. In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we tackle one of the most common and frustrating challenges in home education: the child who just won't do the work. Is it attitude, or is something else going on? We discuss how to diagnose the real problem, why outside accountability matters more than you think, and what simple changes actually move the needle. If you're in the thick of it, this one's for you. *What We're Reading* from This Episode: "Farmer Giles of Ham" J.R.R. Tolkien (Paul) "The Marriage Portrait" Maggie O'Farrell (Jessica) "The Calamity Club" Kathryn Stockett (Tanya) "Miss Benson's Beetle" Rachel Joyce (Tanya) "Why Knowledge Matters" E.D. Hirsch (Martin) "The Schools We Need" E.D. Hirsch (Martin) "The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion" Beth Brower (Martin)