My first-grader is skipping out on homework, and I am letting him do it. He developed a serious lazy streak. He rests on his intelligence and shrugs off the work that is needed to be successful. In other words, he is me.
This week his teacher challenged him with a large (20 pg) math packet and the completion of a book report. He completed half the math and completely skipped out on the book report. This is likely to lead to a failing grade in language arts and a major wake up call for a kid who just wants to get by.
I know he is young (5), and operating outside his range (1st/2nd grade class), but I believe he has the mental capacity to get through the grade. He is certainly smart enough, but he needs to mature into the learning level. This is still going to take some time.