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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  (And this is my first response, so anything written above is not from me.)

Interesting set of views.  FWIW, I'm not talking about regular, daily homework - my kids know that that is their responsibility to do, that they are responsible to their teachers for how well they do it, and that they should get it done in aftercare (which they do).  I'm fine with that - I get the ideas of discipline and responsibility behind it, though I think the worksheets are pretty useless.  My beef is with all the additional projects, work, and suggestions piled up on top of everyday homework, which I think is completely inappropriate for early elementary years.  (I refer to it as "busywork" because it is repetitive of what they've mastered or projects they've already done.)  My kids are smart and in a high-achieving school - if they can't learn what they need to during the school day, then something is wrong, IMO.   I do work with them on areas that I see they need help, or have an interest.  For example, if I see that they haven't mastered a phonics sound or a spelling work or an addition fact, I'd work with them on that.  But I resent being told that we have to do family projects during our weekend time together.  Frankly, I'm really frustrated with one of their teachers this year, and I'm not sure how to handle it.  A discussion isn't going to get me anywhere, as she's not interested in hearing parents views.[/quote]

Give an example of the family project.[/quote]

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