Homework is an essential part
of schoolwork. There is no getting around it.
It is best when children accept
homework as a part of their obligation as a student.
To avoid homework hassles,
parents should monitor their children’s assignments. They should act as a
resource or coach, but avoid the temptation to do the work for the student.
If problems do arise, despite your
support and help, then parents, teachers, students and school personnel need to
work together to resolve the issues.
First, share any concerns
directly with the teacher.
If a child is refusing to do an
assignment, despite your encouragement, there might be some larger issue.
Also approach the teacher:
• If instructions seem unclear,
• If you can’t seem to help
your child get organized to finish the assignments,
• If you can’t provide needed
supplies or materials,
• If the assignments appear to
be coming too often, or are too hard, or too easy.
Contact the teacher especially if
a child has missed school and needs to make up assignments.
Remember that communication
between teachers and parents is very important in solving homework problems.
