I teach college mathematics. I learned at an early age a lot of people struggle with math, have a fear for it. It came so easily to me which is one of the reasons I wanted to teach math. I was determined to communicate the concepts in a way that everyone could understand. I knew it could be done. I have done a pretty good job and I'm proud to say that when I'm done with a term most of my students feel more confident with math and that makes me happy. However, I always have one or two students that have the capability but have horrible study skills and are quick to give up. I can clearly see its not that they don't understand but are not applying themselves enough. I'm a younger instructor whose background is with children but I'm at a lost of how to get through to this adult who may be old enough to be my parent. What advice can you give me?