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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for all of your perspectives. DD is at grade level or  ahead in all subjects so I especially don't see much value in HW.

Part of the problem is we get large packets which we do inconsistently, so it builds up. I think not doing it was my way of resisting the stress for her, but if there will be consequences for her, I want to at least try.

When the teacher reminds her to get HW done, she starts worrying about losing recess or getting in trouble. If I do not put a time limit on HW, DD will keep going until she is exhausted and stressed once reminded. I do believe other students had to sit out for recess but not my child.

The HW is assigned by all 4 K teachers at our school, so it's apparently been discussed and agreed to administratively.

I think PP who had the winter break packet must be at the same school. It was huge and we didn't bother. Until she cried and said it was the last day and she was going to be on the bad list. :(

All that said, my plan of attack is a more regular schedule and a timer for 10 minutes. If she gets stressed even during the time we allotted, stop and explain to the teacher.

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