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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know I'll be in the minority here, but for most of the younger years, the value of homework isn't learning the material, it's learning to do homework, which is in itself kind of a skill.  The ability to sit and pay attention to rote, or even thinking, tasks outside of school but not of the child's choosing is not something that comes naturally to most children but is a very important skill nonetheless.  I am delighted my K daughter does her homework readily.  I was dismayed that my now 3rd grade daughter always hated her homework and it was a chore to get her to do it (and to some extent still is).  Now it's getting better, even though the homework is much more boring (memorizing math facts, spelling sentences, etc.).  Repetition, however, is necessary for memorization for most children.  Indeed, she loves to write creatively and does so all the time; but she hates to write anything that's assigned.  She's learning how to harness her creativity for assigned projects through -- you guessed it -- HOMEWORK.

I don't like the fights, and I'd rather use my time with her to play too, but it's very important to give her the gift of this valuable skill.[/quote]

I agree with you.  And, from having taught mine to do homework early, I have been reaping the benefits because we never fight about it.[/quote]

+1. And since mine is only in pre-K now, I'm hoping that her love of learning and doing assignments now (come on, they don't take THAT much time; we still play outside and do all the other things mentioned above) will translate into a lifelong love of learning and interest in doing well in school. Instilling that discipline at a young age is a very good thing and a valuable skill.[/quote]

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