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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] We don't do daycare, preschool or any structured academics before K anyways so it isn't really an issue.
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Not everyone has that luxury.

Homework serves several purposes, some of which have been noted above:
1) Create good study habits -- this is often the case for both children and parents. Older children often have far too much homework, but they do have homework. Preschool "homework" helps parents to realize the commitment of time, space, other activities to allow active time, etc.
2) In preschool, homework is fun and helps children to develop a good attitude toward homework.
3) It ties home and school together, allowing parents to see what children are doing.
4) Sometimes homework or specific skills are requested by parents: homework can help parents to see which expectations for children are appropriate.

That being said, there are ways to assign homework that help and those that hinder. If you have a concern, talk to the teacher, find out the reasons for the homework, and if it doesn't make sense, either keep asking or don't do it.[/quote]

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