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[quote=Anonymous]That's  certainly in line with how it was for my kids in ES. We had no TV or video games in the house. When they were done, they played outside with their friends, drew, played with legos.  And always seemed to have their noses in a book that they read for pleasure.  You know-- free time that allows kids to relax, have fun and be healthy and creative. They didn't suffer academically. Oldest is at TJ and has 4-5 hours of homework some nights-- after he gets home at 8 from sports. Spends way too many gorgeous Sundays doing 8-10 hours of homework. Younger one is applying to TJ, and stands as good a chance as anyone of being accepted. And will go from having what I think is reasonable homework to way too much.

There are studies showing ES homework is of minimal to no value. So take these years and let you kid be a kid.  They will not be here forever, and you will reach a point where you can't do the traditional family Christmas outing because one kid has a group project, and the other has a debate tournament.

And there are are so many things they can do that have some educational value without being plug and chug worksheets. Send them outside to play. Leave the alone with puzzles and building toys and let them imagine.  Take them to the library and Barnes and Nobles every chance you get, and make sure they always have things they find interesting to read. If there is something they are interested in-- science or drawing or music-- sign them up for an enrichment classes and take Family field trips.  Join your School's Odyssey of the Mind team (these are awesome!) out FIRST/FLL teams or Science Olympias Team. Have them start the piano as a basis for future musical instruments.

Not all learning involves worksheets. And having time to play, dream, imagine and spend time with their family and friends is imporant too.

Just turn off and take away the screens. [/quote]

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