If you want to know how to motivate your daughter, you're asking the wrong question

<p align="left">A better question is: How can I support my daughter’s intrinsic motivation? How can I help her discover her own internal motivation?</p> <p align="left">In many ways, the answer is to get out of her way.</p> <p align="left">Ask kids why they want the grades they desire, and why they love the activities they are into. When they share why they love what they are doing, mirror it back to help them internalize their intrinsic good feelings for their passions.</p> <p align="left">Bobbi Brown story: taken from, Wherever You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be by Frank Bruni</p> <p align="left">Mia Hamm story from The Right Words at the Right Time,  by Marlo Thomas</p> <p align="left">Many kids do not find motivation with schoolwork/education until after HS or college when can choose what they study & pursue, especially if they are strongminded, independent, and with an entrepreneurial spirit. Some kids will NOT be into school the way you want no matter what parents do</p> <p align="left">Value passion where you find it, and trust that the lessons they learn from such pursuits will be transferrable to other endeavors</p> <p align="left">The stories of Jane Goodall and the Wright brothers illustrate the importance of encouraging and supporting your children’s dreams.</p> <p align="left">Contact Dr. Jordan at <a href= "http://www.drtimjordan.com/">www.drtimjordan.com</a> or <a href= "mailto:drtimjordanmedia@gmail.com">drtimjordanmedia@gmail.com</a></p> <p>For more information about how to support kids in finding their passions and calling, read Dr. Jordan’s book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/SHE-LEADS-Practical-Advocate-Influence/dp/0977105148/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=she+leads+a+practical+guide+for+raising+girls+who+advocate%2C+influence%2C+and+lead&qid=1591555955&s=books&sr=1-1"> <strong>She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence, and Lead</strong></a></p> <p align="left"> </p>