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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Talk with the headmaster/teachers.  It is better for the kids to do homework themselves without parental help.  Better for everyone.

Signed ... a teacher & parent![/quote]

It's MY KID. If MY KID asks for help from me, then MY KID should get help.

While I get your concept, you are going on the premise that all teachers can teach. I have three teenagers, one college-aged, one senior, and one 8th grader. I'm here to tell you that all teachers cannot teach. Some should not be teaching at all. So I will continue to help MY CHILD when he/she asks for help.[/quote]

You can stop screaming at me.  I don't claim that kid belongs to anyone else.

Our school explicitly states that homework is for the kid and if they can't do it they are to talk with the teacher the next day - no shame in it.  Of course, a little guidance here and there from a parent is fine.  But if parents significantly coach the kids on homework, how can the teachers know whether their lessons are successful and the kids are learning as a result.  It is not rocket science.

As for your claim that there are rotten teachers out there - have you spoken with them?  With the headmaster?  I think a lot of times, the parents don't understand why the homework was given or what it is intended to do, and a brief chat with the teacher would clear up a lot. Feedback from parents to teachers is essential if homework is becoming stressful.  That is definitely not what the teacher wants.

Stop feeling persecuted and start talking with the teacher and helping the kid become independent.[/quote]

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