Look into a classroom and it won’t be hard to see who’s interested and who’s not. It’s easy to spot the students who are motivated and the ones who aren’t. Finding meaning in the mundane tasks of life is tough for anyone, but getting kids and teens to tune in can be nearly impossible. Kids, like adults, are required to do many tasks that seem to have no meaning in their lives. Adults struggle with the same issues, but unlike adults, kids and teens don’t have the perspective that comes from age and experience. While adults can find some good in what they’re doing, kids and teens often cannot. The result is that they operate with low motivation, which keeps them from advancing. Out of desperation, parents and teachers try a host of things to get a student motivated. Personal tutoring, special classes, or extra attention at home can help, but motivation will stay low unless a child takes interest in what he’s doing.