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[quote=Anonymous]I think the worksheets my kids bring home are pretty silly - it takes them more time to get a pencil and sit down then they do to do the worksheet.  However, I tell them the sheets are important bc it is the opportunity for them to demonstrate to the teacher what they know. It also is require by the school and to do well in school (which is important for us as a family and important for them IMO in later life) they have to follow school rules and do the assigned work even though they think it's boring.  Now, my situation is different from yours because the homework isn't something they struggle with yet but perhaps the reasoning of why it's important might help your son understand why he has to do it and that might improve his attitude towards it.  In your shoes I would also speak to other parents to find out if their kids are experiencing the same thing. If, as the teacher has said, they are able to complete the work in class or in the 20 min guideline, then I would take a careful look at your son's learning abilities and consider an evaluation.  If you find other kids/parents in the same boat, I'd escalate the discussion to the counselor / principal / even superintendent in that order.  [/quote]

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