You know your child is capable.   So why do they avoid even the simplest tasks? For many parents, this gap between ability and action feels baffling—and infuriating. But here’s the truth: for kids with executive functioning challenges, what looks like laziness is often something else entirely. The Real Reason Kids “Don’t Start Things” Executive function includes the skill of task initiation—the ability to begin a task without procrastinating. Kids who struggle with this often