Why Children Refuse Writing Tasks
Many children who can manage writing at school suddenly refuse to do it at home. This is rarely about behaviour — it is usually a sign of fatigue, pressure, or underdeveloped fine motor skills.
Why This Happens
- Hand fatigue after a full school day
- Low confidence with handwriting tasks
- Emotional overload after structured learning
- Pressure from correction-based expectations
- Difficulty sustaining fine motor effort
What It Often Connects To
This behaviour is commonly linked to broader developmental foundations such as:
Fine Motor Skills and School Readiness
Occupational Therapy and Fine Motor Skills
Why Is My Child's Handwriting Messy?
What Helps at Home
- Short 2–5 minute activities
- Play-based hand strengthening
- No pressure or correction focus
- Choice-based drawing and mark making
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