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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Piece of advice: Don't make this a daily battle like I did with my son. It is my main regret.  He is grown now.  He is fine, but I regret all the nagging.[/quote]

I didn't particular think the homework in K was worthwhile (find 3 words that start with the letter  A) but luckily DD did not push back.  My concern is setting up a situation where as a parent you are undermining the teacher and teaching your kid it's okay if you don't feel like doing the assignment.  Honestly I would talk to the teacher and find out his/her suggestions.  You are not the first with a kid that meltdowns when it comes to doing homework and rather play and there has to be a balance with your kids being able to be a kid and you enjoying your time with him and accomplishing whatever the purpose is for the homework (is it practice of math facts, handwriting, good study habits).

In general we plan something enjoyable after homework because I think human nature is after the fun is done it is twice as hard to focus on something you didn't want to do in the first place. It's easier to be motivated when you have so etching to look forward to doing after you are done.  We make it part of the routine after homework they get to do x and then get ready for bed.  It's also a fine line with these things not to get into a power struggle with your kids ..because then they sometimes refuse to do things because that is one of the few things they can control completely and get adult reactions.[/quote]

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