Homework
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Time Management/planning with School, Homework, Lessons
Asked by R.R. from Denver
on September 11, 2008
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I'm wondering what advice you might have on time management. I have a son in first grade and this is the first year he's been in all day schooling every day. Right n...
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- Wow! What a job! Sounds like a lot of fun, though. We use music practice as our downtime. Obviously we don't push real hard on it. Our son gets a penny for any th...
- I let my son play for an hour or so after school to give him an academic break. I'm a real believer in not having too many activities (sports, etc.) so that the kids ...
- Sounds like you got some great advice already, but just to add a little more to the mix, here's what I do. I like my daughter to feel like she has some control over he...
Resistance to Homework, Testing, Etc.
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on February 3, 2010
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I am in the process of researching schools and options - with my first child currently in 4th grade (at a private school), my 2nd child headed into Kindergarten this y...
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- I have somewhat of a challenge as well with my 7th grader when it comes to writing. I know it is sometimes difficult to tutor or help your own child as they have a hi...
- Hi S., my daughter was in a charter school from k-4th. She had so much homework it took her HOURS to do it every night. It was a battle and stressed ALL of us out. ...
- The testing is there for a key reason. Your child has to be at the level of the other kids in that class, or he will not do well. He will slow down the learning ...
My High School Son's Burnt Out from School Homework Load.
Asked by D.C. from Sacramento
on February 24, 2008
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I have trouble with effective disciplining about not completing school work. This mainly occurs when I know my son is burnt out from the heavy homework load night afte...
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- Dear D.: Because of my ADD, I read a lot on the internet (mainly)about homework helpers. You may use my advice if you like: Sometimes, it's best to take 5 minut...
- D., I am a high school teacher (although currently taking a break to be at home with my girls)so let me help you from a teacher's perspective. Please call, visit, an...
- Have you spoken with his teachers? There may be some way they can help you figure out what to do. Our son had a lot of problems with homework when he was in school. N...
'tMajor Homework Project Crisis
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on February 8, 2012
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So my 12 year old has a major history paper due in 2 days. She has done all the steps along the way to write it. Sources, note cards, bibiliography, rough draft, etc. ...
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- Some good advice in here I am may have to try. She sounds much like my son. We struggle and struggle with writing. Good luck, have no advice because we have not fou...
- It is too late to do anything about past grades or much about this paper, so let her turn in what she scrapes up and get another C-D-F. Go ahead and let it be a disas...
- In college, in the writing lab, someone will sit with your and go paragraph by paragraph. One learns to write papers well, by actually being coached through writing a ...
My 13 Year Old Isn't Doing His Homework and Is Misbehaving in School
Asked by A.U. from Washington DC
on March 27, 2009
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My 13 year old isn't doing his homework and is misbehaving in school. This is his second attempt at the 6th grade and I am worried he won't make it. He doesn't bring h...
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- hi A., it does sound as if *something* has happened to set off this behavior, as you seem to indicate this is not just his personality. i doubt it's sudden-onset ADD ...
- Hi A., I know this can be frustrating for everyone. First, now that you have taken everything away from him, there is no motivation to be responsible. You might wan...
- Hopefully, you've gotten lots of helpful advice. My oldest has many of the same challenges you describe. Some kids need a lot of attention. Much of what you describ...
7 Yr Old Keeps "Forgetting" Homework at School!?!?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on January 7, 2011
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Our very good and well behaved student is suddenly "forgetting" homework at school. She's claimed she's rushed, forgets, and has too many things to remember to bring ...
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- maybe look into like a extendable folder thingy and have her put her folders that she has to bring home in that as soon as she is done with it so she only has ONE thin...
- kids are forgetful. dont go back to school after to retrieve what she forgot. have her suffer the consequence of not having her work done. also send her with postits s...
- My son (last year, 1st grade) got the bright idea that if he "forgot it" he didn't have to take time to do it. He quickly learned that between the emailed packets and...
Pre Teen Doesn't Want to Do Homework, but Won't Go to School Without It Done
Asked by J.H. from New York
on January 28, 2008
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I have a perfectionist for a son. He's 12 and extremely bright, in all advanced classes. But, he hates homework and doesn't like to do it, procrastinates or lies ab...
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- Hi jeni. What happens at school when he turns or doesnt turn his homework in? There is something maintaining this behavior (extra attention) or may be even "escape" f...
- Dear Jeni, You certainly have a difficult situation in your household. Children can be very stubborn at times; but they can also have problems that, as a parent, we...
- This just sounds like a ploy to either not go to school in the first place or go in late. What you might need to do is have his teachers email you with the daily home...
Friend Says My Son Is Spoiled Because I Sit with Him While He Does Homework.
Asked by J.V. from Las Vegas
on January 24, 2012
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A while back ago I was texting a friend of mine and at one point I told them I was sitting with my son while he did his homework. The next thing I got back was that he...
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- He's still very young...there's nothing wrong with a little guidance at first. I think you're doing the right thing. Schools hardly teach good study skills anymore, ...
- Could he have been trying to be sarcastic? Like "Jeeze he is so spoiled getting to have mom home to help him with homework!" Maybe he didn't litterally mean that what ...
- It's a great time to do your own "homework" -- balance your check book, make your grocery list or menu plan, whatever. Sitting WITH him is NOT spoiling him. Now if y...
Son Is Not Staying on Task at School and Not Bringing Homework Home
Asked by M.O. from Minneapolis
on May 11, 2009
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Hello,
My son is eight and in second grade. His teacher says he is "off the charts" on his map tests. She said he is a very polite boy and has good things to cont...
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- In my experience this is more an under challenged/ bored issue. My daughter did the same in grade 1-2. She was also a high map tester, very obedient, quiet,and very i...
- If he is truly "off the charts" on standardized testing (ask the teacher to show you and to explain to you the results. Then share the info with a friend who understan...
- You should have your son tested for ADD/ADHD as soon as possible. Our daughter has an extremely high IQ but has ADD and learning disabilities. She does very well on th...
How Much Homework Is Appropriate for 4Th Grade?
Asked by C.C. from Denver
on September 21, 2011
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usually the questions about homework involve too much homework. Our principal is trying to institute a no homework policy at school and truthfully, I'm uncomfortable ...
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- I think kids are kids and need time to play and spend time with their families. I think that if the kids have tons of homework it takes so much away from their develop...
- Homework at the elementary level results in no improvement, but if you have to have it 10 minutes per night, per grade. 4th=40 minutes tops.
- There are many factors besides homework that affect how well a child learns and performs. Look at countries like Japan, Taiwan and Korea where homework is generally n...
