Why do parents think it's ok to toss out homework? What do teachers think of this?

[Anonymous]

Sorry completely off topic. One has nothing to do with the other. Listening to teachers and following directions is very different then listening to cops and obaying mindless laws.

It is called respect for authority. It is clear you do not have any.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

It is done in school. You're opposed to practicing at home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

Homework is reinforcement of what's being done in school. It allows people to see what and how their kids are doing with what's being taught during the school day.

Or is it that you're just too lazy to ensure that your kids do the homework? You must be one of those parents who think that all parenting responsibilities should be provided by school staff between 9am and 3pm daily so that you can "enjoy" your evenings.

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Plus, who are these people to presume to know so much better than the teacher what's necessary or not?

[Anonymous]

^^^^^The same people who complain when Johnny is flunking algebra because he is not prepared.

[Anonymous]

Why do you people care whether other parents have their kids do homework or not? You sound like children yourselves. Mind your own business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

It is done in school. You're opposed to practicing at home?

Yes, unless a child is behind. And I can't imagine the whole class is behind.

Homework is generally pointless in early grades.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

Homework is reinforcement of what's being done in school. It allows people to see what and how their kids are doing with what's being taught during the school day.

Or is it that you're just too lazy to ensure that your kids do the homework? You must be one of those parents who think that all parenting responsibilities should be provided by school staff between 9am and 3pm daily so that you can "enjoy" your evenings.

Judgmental much? Because I disagree with you on one thing I must be rotten at another?

[Anonymous]

Yes, unless a child is behind. And I can't imagine the whole class is behind.

Homework is generally pointless in early grades.

Developing study habits is not pointless. I'd rather have five minutes at first grade so that the habit gets established before it jumps to hours.

[Anonymous]

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Yes, unless a child is behind. And I can't imagine the whole class is behind.

Homework is generally pointless in early grades.

Developing study habits is not pointless. I'd rather have five minutes at first grade so that the habit gets established before it jumps to hours.

It's not necessary to learn that type of thing so early. I didn't have any homework at all until 6th grade. Most of the kids in my generation didn't. I had no problem doing what I had to do when it actually got assigned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Yes, unless a child is behind. And I can't imagine the whole class is behind.

Homework is generally pointless in early grades.

Developing study habits is not pointless. I'd rather have five minutes at first grade so that the habit gets established before it jumps to hours.

It's not necessary to learn that type of thing so early. I didn't have any homework at all until 6th grade. Most of the kids in my generation didn't. I had no problem doing what I had to do when it actually got assigned.

I didn't have any homework at all until 7th grade, and yet once I did have homework, I did my homework.

If it were up to me, there would be no homework in elementary school. But it isn't up to me. So my children do their homework. What's the alternative? Telling them, "You don't have to do this homework, because I've decided that it's useless and meaningless, but later on there will be homework that you will have to do, even though it might also be useless and meaningless?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

Homework is reinforcement of what's being done in school. It allows people to see what and how their kids are doing with what's being taught during the school day.

Or is it that you're just too lazy to ensure that your kids do the homework? You must be one of those parents who think that all parenting responsibilities should be provided by school staff between 9am and 3pm daily so that you can "enjoy" your evenings.

+100

Plus, who are these people to presume to know so much better than the teacher what's necessary or not?

No - school is for school. Home time is for family values. And please repeat with me again: research shows no benefit for early elementary homework.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

Homework is reinforcement of what's being done in school. It allows people to see what and how their kids are doing with what's being taught during the school day.

Or is it that you're just too lazy to ensure that your kids do the homework? You must be one of those parents who think that all parenting responsibilities should be provided by school staff between 9am and 3pm daily so that you can "enjoy" your evenings.

+100

Plus, who are these people to presume to know so much better than the teacher what's necessary or not?

No - school is for school. Home time is for family values. And please repeat with me again: research shows no benefit for early elementary homework.

And god forbid we prioritize enjoying scarce family time! No, must get the kid off to the salt mines asap.

[Anonymous]

And god forbid we prioritize enjoying scarce family time! No, must get the kid off to the salt mines asap.

Family time or screen time?

[Anonymous]

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And god forbid we prioritize enjoying scarce family time! No, must get the kid off to the salt mines asap.

Salt mines? What kind of homework is your child getting, and how much?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The homework for my second grader in MCPS usually consists of math equations and writing. I don't think it is a waste of time.

it should be done in school.

Homework is reinforcement of what's being done in school. It allows people to see what and how their kids are doing with what's being taught during the school day.

Or is it that you're just too lazy to ensure that your kids do the homework? You must be one of those parents who think that all parenting responsibilities should be provided by school staff between 9am and 3pm daily so that you can "enjoy" your evenings.

+100

Plus, who are these people to presume to know so much better than the teacher what's necessary or not?

No - school is for school. Home time is for family values. And please repeat with me again: research shows no benefit for early elementary homework.

LMAO! No benefit, my ass... I don't really give a rats ass about whatever flawed "research" you want to point to, because the empirical evidence is everywhere. A huge number of kids learn to read, learn their numbers, shapes, colors, et cetera thanks in large part to reinforcing school values at home in those early elementary years. In homes where that doesn't happen you end up having huge issues with basic foundational skills like literacy and numeracy - which are best learned starting in early elementary years.