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[quote=Anonymous]I think HW has some benefits, but not at pre-k. Instead my son's preschool teacher sends an email with info about what they are learning each week and suggested activities and books. When they are in elementary, I think parents should be helping with HW to reinforce what they learn in class like math facts, penmanship, letters. I think it is optimistic to think your child is going to grow competent in these skills with no support and reinforcement at home. HW should be assigned wisely with an understanding of how long it will take to be accomplished. I think so many parents rail against it because they just see it as busy work or taking too long. It has value and creates work habits, time management and organizational skills, but not if the parents are doing it. If we wait until middle school or high school to start assigning it, I don't see the kids developing independence and the above stated skills or study skills. [/quote]
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