How to Use Homework as an Excuse

The majority of people have those days when they just don't feel like doing anything. But when your parents ask you to do chores, saying I don't feel like it doesn't work. That's when I turn to homework. If you're going to try to use homework as an excuse, there are a couple of things you need to do.

When I sit down to do homework, I am normally in the living room. The first step to selling homework as an excuse is your backpack. I normally place it right at my feet so it is easily within reach. The next step is to open it and get out some "work" to do. Any subject will do, but the bigger than book, the more overwhelmed you look. This will lead to less interruptions from your parents. If you really want to make it convincing, there are other small steps you can take. One is pulling out your calculator if your "working on math homework," or simply holding a pencil in your hand.

Next you need to hide what your'e actually doing. For example, if you are watching T.V. turn down the volume. It doesn't have to be muted, but if it's blaring your parents might begin to think of it as a distraction. If you want to play on the computer, then make sure you have an old paper on Microsoft ready to pull up in case your parents decide to wonder by. Lastly, if you're texting someone on the phone, you need help on your homework and are just asking a question.

So the next time you are being pestered by your parents to do chores, try this simple solution and avoid any jobs.