Homework: Older Child
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What to Do About the Homework?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on November 17, 2010
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I may have posted on here about this issue before but now I think my kids are getting too much homework. I don't want to be the only mom in my sons' 1st grade and pre...
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- Either your husband will have to help you out. In which it took more than one of you to make theses kids, Or you will have to maybe consider part time work instead of ...
- After reading your "so what happened" it sounds like it's just ok at this point. I think I posted when you asked about it before. I am with YOU! There is too much ho...
- Hi B., when I worked in school's after care program, first thing we did after attendance was homework. Kids sat down at the cafeteria tables while the aides went aroun...
When to Do Homework???
Asked by T.B. from Jacksonville
on September 1, 2007
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I have started watching my neice after school. She is 8 and in third grade. My kids are still little so i have none in school. My question is when do i make her do her...
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- Hey T.. I can relate to this one because I have an 8 yr old in 3rd grade and two younger children as well. When my daughter comes home, I let her have a snack and th...
- With my just turned 6yo first grader, I have him do his homework as soon as he walks in the door at home. I stay with him the entire time, and try to keep the 3yo from...
- I have 2 one in 4th and one in 2nd, both girls, and my oldest does the same thing. I started make them do homework righ twhen they get home, that way they don't forget...
Homework Help
Asked by J.O. from Boise
on August 30, 2007
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Okay here is the deal, my 6 year old just entered 1st grade and the homework battles have begun, I tried the homework chart with a prize at the end of the week and tha...
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- When was the last time he had an eye check up? They grow so fast at this age, their eyes sometimes don't grow at the same speed and need glasses for a couple of years...
- Try making your rewards more immediate. Have a chart with a few different rewards listed like: 5 minutes of computer time or a Yu-gi-oh card. Then after he has finishe...
- Have you tried to talk to the teachers about this? I would go to them for advice. I had the same problem with my son last year. I found out if I didn't push him and I ...
Homework Amount
Asked by B.R. from Springfield
on December 9, 2008
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My oldest son is in the 5th grade this year. He usually spends between 1 1/2 to 2 hours doing homework each night. He's also had weeks in which he'll have 4 or 5 tests...
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- Hi B. My daughter is in the 6 grade and has been coming home for about the last 2 yrs. with that much home work. She still does. On top of that they made the schoolda...
- Hello, As a grade 4 teacher, I totally understand your concerns. However, I'm willing to bet that the teacher doesn't have the authority to lighten the load at all...
- Woa... I guess some people don't know the expression "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." So, let me try to give you some supportive advice,...
Homework Help
Asked by D.L. from Charlotte
on February 13, 2008
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Everyday when it comes time to do homework, it seems like I am fighting a losing battle. My eight year old seems to think there is know rush, which there isn't, but ...
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- Separate them. Put one at the kitchen table and the other in another room. No tv or music while they do homework. Set a timer if you have to and tell them they have...
- my 7 year old and I battled over homework all through kindergarten and when he started first grade... I really wondered if I could battle him for 12 more years.... ...
- when i was younger, my mom had a very set home work routine for me. as soon as a i got home, i got a snacka nd a drink and then i sat at the kitchen table and did my...
Homework Frustration
Asked by T.B. from Washington DC
on February 7, 2008
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My son is in first grade and we struggle with getting homework done on a regular basis. He doesn't even have homework every day, it's only 3 days of the week, but we ...
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- T., Have the both of you sit down and write a after-school schedule. He is used to a schedule at school. If he participates in the construction of the schedule, h...
- I've been there! Talk to him a bit about it the night before you try any new tactic. Tell him you're proud of how well he's doing in school. Then, express concern t...
- T., I'll bet by now you can tell that there is not one fix for the homework issue - or any other issue for that matter. I have three boys - all diagnosed with ADD an...
Homework in Kindergarten
Asked by C.B. from Raleigh
on January 23, 2008
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i have a 6 year old in kindergarten (her birthday is in november) i have been apalled at the amount of homework expected from these children. i don't really believe in...
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- My daughter is in kindergarten and they have a lot of work. I don't particularly mind though. It's all for the learning of the child. I use to feel like they are on...
- Okay, I will probably get slammed by people for this - but if your child is *that* stressed, is this really the right environment for her? This is actually one of the...
- Hi C.! I am worried about how much homework my son will get when he finally reaches school age because I have heard terrible stories of parents up late with their k...
Homework Nightmare
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on April 7, 2008
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My son is 7 years old and comes home from school every day with about an hours worth of homework-on the weekend he gets 1-2 hours. Everyday is an arguement to try to ...
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- Hi L., As a teacher, I would try to negotiate a bit. Give him an hour after school to play, watch TV, have a snack. Then his hour of homework must be done before di...
- Hi, L.. My son has always had trouble with school and homework. He is 8. I tell the teachers how long it's taking him, and that he can only do 1/2 hour of homework ...
- Try a snack and about 1/2 hour of free time and then homework. It gives a break and some brain food. Make it a routine and it should work.
Homework Struggle
Asked by Y.J. from Las Vegas
on February 26, 2009
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I have just recently started doing after school care for two siblings (4yr & 7yr). The 7yr old is in the second grade and I am having a hell of a time to get her to do...
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- Love and Logic is the key. If you are going to work with kids. Read the book. I just did a 6 week class and my homelife has changed. We are a happy family again. Basic...
- One trick that may help is to have HER teach YOU! This will give her a sense of control and also gauge how much she is comprehending. You can start off by saying "It...
- Hi, I had a slightly similar situation - here it is. My husband and I had custody of his very young son whose mother had run off. She floated in and out of the pic...
Homework Woes
Asked by L.G. from Buffalo
on February 20, 2007
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this doesn't happen all of the time but it happened tonight and when it does it drains all of the energy out of me. I had to have my 9 year old sit down and work on a...
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- Hi L., I have the same trouble with my 9 year old daughter. Sometimes it really drives me crazy. When I try to help her with her homework, she get's mad at me for try...
- hi, L....i think u should try to set it up with her in advance, so it it's like something u plan together instead of u telling her what to do...u know how women can be...
- Hi L... the best suggestion is to not inform her of what your "fun" plans are for her... offer positive reinforcement...Ex. if you do 2 pages of math.. later/tomorrow...
