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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is not only about the $.  The other problem with calling the person who makes them do their homework a tutor rather than a babysitter is that if they really need a tutor in MS or HS they won't know the difference and may resist more.

"Tutors cost about$50 an hour. Are people really paying $200 a week to have a tutor help their kid with homework 4 nights a week."[/quote]

I pay tutors once a week for supportive instruction.  I allow for natural consequences in school.  If they don't turn in their homework, I let the teacher deal with it.  I am upfront with the teachers at the beginning of the year that I will support them in their grading.  I'm also up front that I expect them to grade as we were graded back in the day.  If homework is due on Monday and they don't turn it in, it's a 0.  There are no do overs or second chances.  You get the grade you get.  I would much rather my kid learn this lesson in elem/middle school than in HS.

One of my kids has ADHD.  Sometimes he does his homework and sometimes he doesn't.  His teacher posts the assignments online.  I know what is due when.  I ask the kids if they have homework.  If they say no, I ask them to double check.  If they again say no, I let it go.  [/quote]

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