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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 217593" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Mamabear, if you're having such a struggle with homework, and especially if your child is already struggling, talk to the teachers about either reducing or eliminating homework, at least for a while, to see if it helps with behaviour and hopefully self-esteem. Sometimes even a not-too-bright child can do better when they begin to feel more of a success in some areas.</p><p></p><p>There is increasing evidence (research-based) that I've been reading that claims homework makes little to no difference on a child's academic success. And that's for PCs who aren't struggling. </p><p></p><p>A kid needs a break from school. A kid who finds school stressful needs that break even more.</p><p></p><p>Parents shouldn't be fighting school battles on the home front. Home should be a refuge, a happy place. If school can be happy too, that is wonderful. However, for many of us it is not reality. So at least let's work on what we CAN control - home.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 217593, member: 1991"] Mamabear, if you're having such a struggle with homework, and especially if your child is already struggling, talk to the teachers about either reducing or eliminating homework, at least for a while, to see if it helps with behaviour and hopefully self-esteem. Sometimes even a not-too-bright child can do better when they begin to feel more of a success in some areas. There is increasing evidence (research-based) that I've been reading that claims homework makes little to no difference on a child's academic success. And that's for PCs who aren't struggling. A kid needs a break from school. A kid who finds school stressful needs that break even more. Parents shouldn't be fighting school battles on the home front. Home should be a refuge, a happy place. If school can be happy too, that is wonderful. However, for many of us it is not reality. So at least let's work on what we CAN control - home. Marg [/QUOTE]
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