Teenagers who do their homework on a regular basis are more likely to do well in school. Doing homework consistently in high school can also prepare one for the academic challenges of college. However, there are a number of things that can distract a teen from doing his or her homework. Below are some of the distractions that keep kids doing their homework:
Cellphones
Studies have shown that nearly 75 percent of teens in the United States have a cellphone. Even though cellphones are very useful, they can be a distraction to a teen that is trying to complete his or her homework. A recent study has shown that nearly 32 percent of teens have admitted that they talk on the phone or text while they do their homework.
The Internet
The Internet makes it very easy for kids to find information that they need to do their school work. However, many teens use the Internet for recreational purposes while they are doing their homework. Teens spend a lot of time on social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. They also spend a lot of time instant messaging their friends. A recent poll has shown that 21 percent of teens use the Internet for recreational purposes while they are doing their homework. Additionally 15 percent of teens admitted that they send or receive emails while they were doing their homework.
The Television
The average teenager watches about 22 hours of television per week. There have been numerous studies to confirm that students who watch more than two hours of television per day are more likely to have bad grades. Nearly half of teens have admitted that they watch television while they do their homework.
Video Games
Studies have shown that 99 percent of teenage boys and 91 percent of girls regularly play video games. Six percent of teens have admitted that they played video games while they did their homework. Furthermore, over 90 percent of teens spend more than 30 minutes each day playing video games.
This generation of teens believe that they can multitask, which is why they perform other tasks while they are doing their homework. However, students who multitask may not learn the subjects in great depth, which is one of the keys to doing well on tests. That is why it is important for parents to make sure that distractions are eliminated so that teens can stay focused on homework.
Cellphones
Studies have shown that nearly 75 percent of teens in the United States have a cellphone. Even though cellphones are very useful, they can be a distraction to a teen that is trying to complete his or her homework. A recent study has shown that nearly 32 percent of teens have admitted that they talk on the phone or text while they do their homework.
The Internet
The Internet makes it very easy for kids to find information that they need to do their school work. However, many teens use the Internet for recreational purposes while they are doing their homework. Teens spend a lot of time on social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. They also spend a lot of time instant messaging their friends. A recent poll has shown that 21 percent of teens use the Internet for recreational purposes while they are doing their homework. Additionally 15 percent of teens admitted that they send or receive emails while they were doing their homework.
The Television
The average teenager watches about 22 hours of television per week. There have been numerous studies to confirm that students who watch more than two hours of television per day are more likely to have bad grades. Nearly half of teens have admitted that they watch television while they do their homework.
Video Games
Studies have shown that 99 percent of teenage boys and 91 percent of girls regularly play video games. Six percent of teens have admitted that they played video games while they did their homework. Furthermore, over 90 percent of teens spend more than 30 minutes each day playing video games.
This generation of teens believe that they can multitask, which is why they perform other tasks while they are doing their homework. However, students who multitask may not learn the subjects in great depth, which is one of the keys to doing well on tests. That is why it is important for parents to make sure that distractions are eliminated so that teens can stay focused on homework.
