Comments on: Homework: Improper Teaching Leads to Massive Frustration

By: PHILLY DREAMER

PHILLY DREAMER — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:09:13 +0000

As a child I guess I was one of those geniuses. The work was always easy, and my parents really weren’t any help. The only subjects i had trouble with were chemistry and calculus. My biggest problem was organization and teachers who harped on keeping good notes were my kryptonite. I believe as long as we try to teach our children eventually they will get the point, it is good to have a parent that can help.

By: eddiego65

eddiego65 — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:12:56 +0000

Excellent and insightful article. I’m very thankful my parents were very strict about our education.

By: Alina Beck

Alina Beck — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:06:53 +0000

The role of parents in kids homework is absolutely vital – in the UK, young children are regularly sent home with work that is absolutely dependent on their parent’s input, e.g. working through a reading book. Those whose parents can’t or won’t help can easily fall behind the others. On the other hand, I have often found myself giving out homework that wasn’t strictly necessary just to meet up to some target. Personally I’d rather give kids a lot less homework (but more worthwhile work) so that they have more time to play, take up extra-curricular activities and visit places of interest with their families, all of which are truly learning experiences. Sadly, for every parent that complains their child has too much homework, there is also one complaining that their child has too little! Thought-provoking article!

By: Yovita

Yovita — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:45:26 +0000

Interesting ideas! I love physic and maths as it is the only subjects in school where every question has definite answer Anyway, you are rigth that parents should take a more active role in their children’s education. Thanks for reminding me. Great work.

By: Suppee XX

Suppee XX — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:19:57 +0000

I agree, Kidsneed support and it seems that perants misplace their own time so easily, and forget that time is limited for kids too.

By: Morgana

Morgana — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:30:22 +0000

I agree, Dialga, one must take an active part in ones child education.

By: cardy

cardy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:41:04 +0000

Fab article, I play a big part in my childrens homework other wise thay forget to do it lol. nice work agen from you.

By: Glynis Smy

Glynis Smy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:20:26 +0000

Interesting,my children were taught, play after the education day is finished, ie homework etc is completed. All three obtained high grades and levels of their careers. Homework for the weekend was completed by mid day saturday and they played to their hearts content until 7pm sunday. I had no tears, they accepted the rules.
Interesting article.