I just don't know what to do, or where to turn. Every day I try sitting down with our daughter to do her homework, and half the time it just doesn't work. If she does it fine, then there is no problem.

The problem lies in when she either doesn't want to do it, or half tries, giving answers she knows aren't right, just so she can say she tried. It almost always turns into a battle of wills, her closing up, and me getting more and more pissed until I blow. Then it turns into me yelling at her, walking away for a bit, or sending her to her room for a bit, then trying again. Which usually ends up with me yelling at her again. I know it doesn't help anything when I do, but I just can't seem to get a grip on it.

It wouldn't be so bad if I thought she couldn't do it. But she is smart as a whip, and even when I went to talk with her teacher today, she said she is incredibly bright, pays attention in class, and seems to catch on real quick. It frustrates me to no end that she refuses to even try half the time at home, when I know she is capable of doing it.

I'm sitting here typing this and bawling because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I know I need more patience, but I just don't have it. Before I even know what I'm doing I'm yelling, and threatening fifty different punishments, then sending her to her room. I just don't know what to do.