Academics are not everyone's "cup of tea" - some kids are bright in different ways. This group can get so discouraged from having to perform in ways that are not their natural channels - and having to do it all day and all night long! You might use "emotional coaching" with your daughter (see "Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice" for details) - name her feelings and offer compassionate understanding. Let her know that you understand her difficulty. Reward her for effort; tell her that she needs to spend only 10 minutes on her homework. When she has finished those 10 minutes, offer her a treat "for effort." After a week of this, tell her that she needs to spend 15 minutes on her homework, but that you are upgrading her treat (something bigger or better). The third week, tell her that she needs to spend 20 minutes on her homework, but she will get a privilege (extra computer time?) along with her treat. Avoid all negativity, criticism, lecturing or anger during these 3 weeks. If she doesn't perform, she simply doesn't get the reward. But continue to show sympathy and understanding. Try this approach first. If you still have problems, write back!  Sarah Chana