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[quote=Anonymous]We started letting our 6th grader come home this year. He gets off the bus at 3 and we don't get home until 5:30 or so. He comes in, eats a snack, and (usually) starts his homework.  He has ADHD, so even when he was in aftercare throughout elem, homework wasn't always done.

Things that helped:

we got an electronic lock with a keypad. No key to lose and I can check from my phone to make sure he locked the door when he got in.

Detailed list that I leave each day with everything that he needs to do (unpack, eat snack, do math worksheet, read for 30 minutes, etc. Sometimes I add extra chores to the list (fold your clothes in the dryer, put away dishes in the dishwasher, etc)

Amazon Echo dots for setting reminders ("time to start homework!" "time to get ready for soccer practice" "dad will be home to pick you up in 15 minutes! Please be ready!")

I call in to check in when I can (my work doesn't always allow me to call/facetime because I tend to have more meetings in the afternoon) but he knows he can ALWAYS text me and I will answer.

No answering the door/going outside when we aren't home. Our neighbors have the same policy and all work so there isn't much temptation (and I can see when our doors have been opened with our security system.)

Sure, sometimes we get home and he hasn't done all of his homework and had been watching YouTube, but it is a learning process for everyone. It is finding a balance between helicoptering and going rogue!

Try her...I bet she will surprise you![/quote]

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