Home Work
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Homework with a Bad Attitude
Asked by C.Q. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2010
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My 8 yr old son was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. He is a very bright, intellegent kid. It's just really hard to keep him focused. The meds have made a big diff...
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- I know you received a lot of responses but I just wanted to add that this sounds very similar to our situation ADHD/ODD/ on medication. Although, the medication stays...
- Seems like they give him too much homework. I go through the same thing with my son.They now give him less homework which has made a difference. The teachers know his ...
- Seems like a lot of homework for an 8 year old. Maybe you can get this modified. It just seems like way to many pages. I would ask for a meeting and discuss this with ...
15 Y/o Son Not Doing His Homework
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on December 15, 2010
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Hi, I have a 15 year old son who is a pretty good kid. He doesn't get in trouble at school, no drugs or drinking (knock on wood). He does have ADHD but we do not med...
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- I think our son's are related. :) Mine has Inattentive ADD and tho' we tried meds he has chosen to do 9th grade without them. He also has homework issues BUT at 1...
- my step daughter was like that and my husband and i just finally niped it in the bud but grounding her to her room for not doing her work, if she "forgot it" then we'd...
- wow I have been here, my oldest son started 7th grade in honor classes his GPA at the end of the year was 1.4 he was sent to alternative middle school the second quart...
Homework troubles...help!
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on October 6, 2008
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I need help...any experience you've had with this would be greatly appreciated! My oldest daughter has not had any big issues with honesty and homework in the past. ...
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- Talk to the teacher daily and get all the assignments. If you really want to drive the point home, march her in front of her friends to the teacher and get all the as...
- This sounds just like my son. He is also in 5th and it so far has been a tough year. At one point he had 14 missing assignments. I was on his case everyday, I was i...
- There is really no answer. Your daughter may have to learn the hard way. I have two suggestions. one is talk to the teacher and see if there is a way she can give y...
13 Year Olds and Homework
Asked by D.W. from Indianapolis
on November 5, 2009
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Today, I left my thirteen year old home from 4:30 until 7:00 so she could get her homework done. She has ADD, but on her medicine she is pretty good. The point is, ...
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- You are the parent and you are right to be concerned. I disagree with the mom who said let the school deal with it if the child isn't asking for help from parents. A...
- Whether or not your child has a learning disability it does not excuse her from doing her homework to the best of her ability. She should have gotten more done on her...
- My thirteen year old does his homework at the dinning room table while I make dinner. That way I can watch to see if he is staying on task and redirect if needed with ...
How Much Homework in the 5Th Grade??
Asked by L.G. from Phoenix
on January 7, 2008
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Hi All,
I have a step son who is a 5th grader, who gets zero homework.. none!!
We have met with the teacher to voice our concerns and she said that she went ea...
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- Our principal told us that we should expect 10 minutes of homework per grade level. For example, K = 10 min, 1st = 20 min, 2nd = 30 min, 3rd = 40 min, 4th = 50 min, a...
- In my personal opinion, I would start to resent my parents if they pushed me into doing homework. I don't know how your stepson's attitude is already, but I know that...
- Hello- Every teacher is different so as long as your step son can achieve pretty good grades and he can read and do math, he'll probably be fine. Having him work on su...
1St Grade Homework
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on September 17, 2009
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My son just started first grade and is getting a lot of homework. I just wanted to check with others to see if it is just us or if the teacher is being unrealis...
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- Seems like too much. What are they doing in school all day that they can't complete this there? And 60 words written? What if he already knew the words? He still had t...
- That does seem like a lot because that is what I give my fourth graders they go home with math every night. They have three times each on Mondays. Also, sometimes they...
- Hi C., When my daughters first grade teacher was asked this question at the meet and greet, she said first graders should NOT have more than 20 minutes of homework a ...
12 Year Old Son =Not Turning in Homework
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on October 19, 2011
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How do I deal with him? He has not been turning in homework. Lies about doing it.
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- M., email each teacher (if he's changing classes) and ask for an after school meeting. He has to be in the meeting with you. He has to answer the questions about why...
- Let him fail and have to repeat.
- I'd just go to school with him. I'd sit in class. I'd make him turn in his homework. I'd even go to lunch with him and sit with his friends. It will only take a few d...
Consequences for Grades and Homework
Asked by N.H. from Stockton
on February 25, 2008
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Some ideas on consequences for bad grades/motivation to do better. My son is struggling in school. Do I punish for bad grades i.e grounding or money for each good grad...
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- Hi N., Maybe you should have him tested, it could be his learning style and all kids have different learning styles. Maybe try to get him some tutoring and see if ...
- Have him checked out for ADHD and learning disabilities to rule those out. The school can do some testing but do it right away as there is a window of time that the sc...
- HI N., You state that your son is "struggling in school" yet you want to know if you should "punish for bad grades"? I have always felt the positive approach is the ...
Homework Time with 2 yr.old
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on August 24, 2007
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Hi moms, I have a third grader and a 2 year old that is going to MDO this fall. Last year homework time was horrible because I had to help my oldest son while entertai...
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- I have a 2 1/2 yr old and 3 1/2 yr old. They love to color and you can get some learning Pre k books with coloring pages up at the Dolloar tree or coloring books and...
- Play doh!! My son will occupy himself for about an hour with the stuff. Granted, he can make a mess but it's worth it to get dinner on the table or do some other tas...
- Last year when our twins were in Pre-K, one had homework and the other didn't. We found that giving them an 'assignment' was good - we tore out several different maga...
Homework Daily Battle
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on March 10, 2008
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For sometime now I have been in constant battle with my boys over homework. We have tried different strategies(rewards, punishments, taking-away, giving). I keep a ve...
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- I had major problems with my son doing a half-assed job on his homework. He was putting down guesses just to get it done faster so he could go play. Same thing with th...
- I am having the same problem with a girl that is in 6th grade that I am a nanny for. She is very arguementive on the whole homework thing. I know being a mom is differ...
- He needs to feel successful. You said that when he does it, it is done incorrectly. It sounds as if he may be avoiding it because he simply doesn't get it. I really...
