In regard to your question that you can't make your daughter focus because of boys. I think you should talk to your daughter as in mother and daughter kind of type. Give her the option explain your daughter might or even like boys,so just like get the basic what' s really going on and as parent i think we can figure it out why she can't really focus. Give her a rule that mom and daughter kind that if she don't follow them there's consquences on her action. Let her know that your there for her to listen on any issues in regards to any topic make a open communication with her that as parent you won't judge or argue you just there to open and for her to be able to talk to you as parent,as friend,mentor and guide.
Even in at early age we should have that open communication for them. Try to talk and listen i think it works that way.

Goodluck

While I agree with healthy11 to a certain extent about most boys avoiding girls at this age, it is not always true. My daughter has had boys following her around since 2nd grade, and a few of the same boys from year to year....

My point is, is your daughter does have a boy or boys start to follow her, she best know and understand what the "rules" are of what is allowed and not allowed to do with them. Unfortunately, kids do start at a much early age these days of doing things "not allowed" and the earlier your daughter understands this, the better.

Hopefully, her crush on this boy will fade as quickly as it came and she can get back to focusing on what really matters.

Good luck!!

I don't know if you've got older children besides your daughter, but girls typically begin puberty several years before boys. My suspicion is that that if your daughter showed an interest in a particular boy, he would probably go out of his way to AVOID her at this age. Even guys in their early teens may joke about "getting together with girls," but few actually do. It seems to me your daughter is "in love" with the idea of being in love, but there's no way for her to "love the person" because she doesn't know much about this particular boy in the first place, and she doesn't have enough life experience to know what love really is.

Ask her what "love" means to her - and what does "make a move" mean. Often, kids use adult expressions, but do not mean exactly what an adult means. IT is so good that the two of you are talking. She needs to know that she can talk to you about these things! Good luck!
Keep us posted!

Well she is 11 1/2 yrs. old she loves him tons. But he doesnt know that yet. She told me she wants to make a move slowly, HELP!

Did your daughter have difficulty with focusing prior to her discovery of cute boys? Has her work deteriorated recently? There could be two different but related issues here. If your daughter previously had focusing issues - and has found something (boys) that has caught her attention- the problem might be more related to learning.
If you feel this is an unhealthy pre-occupation with boys - she might be experiencing some emotional struggles. So much depends on her age and maturity. Does she have friends - and do they share the same interests? Is your daughter involved in a balance of activities which foster a sense of family, friends, academics, hobbies etc.?
If you could be more specific we might be able to offer some suggestions!
I know this is a scary time. It is good that you are asking questions!

I don't know how old your daughter is, but mine is 13 and has been boy crazy for years already and of course, geeting worse. I constantly remind my daughter that thinking about boys is a normal process but that her education comes before anything, to focus on school work and learning about what the teachers are teaching......I always tell her right now, focus is on education and everything else comes after that.

I really do not think there is anything YOU can do as in you can not control your daughters thought process, but you will need to remind of the importance of priorities and boys should come very low on that list of importance.

Good luck!

How old is your daughter? Are you talking about a middle schooler, or ? Does your daughter have any older or younger siblings? Is the problem occurring during the school day, to where teachers are complaining, or is she just struggling to do homework? Has she actually admitted there's a problem, and she can't stop thinking about the cute guy, or is it your observation that's what's happening? The advice I'd give depends on knowing a bit more about your situation...In the meantime, hang in there!

First and foremost pray for wisdom and guidance. You know you daughter better than anyone else here does so ask God specifically for you to have the courage and the words to speak openly to your daughter. Remind her to put things in perspective and in the right order. God, Family, School, Community, etc. (Boys are way down the list for my daughters). Remind her that God has set aside 1 specific person for her and to be patient. He will be provided when the time is right. In the meantime, focus on her education and the building blocks of her future.