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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think once you start staying home, it won’t seem so overwhelming.  Is your house baby-proofed? Your toddler doesn’t need an activity with you at all times.  They can and should be able to move about the room/floor your on within sight of you with nothing crazy happening.  Just let them be to play and explore.  Doing homework with a 7 yr old can’t be more than 30 min per night.  Surely your toddler can stay occupied, or on your lap, play with the dog, whatever.  People homeschool older kids with toddlers at home.  It’s not difficult and you’ll figure it out [/quote]

My kids always did their homework by themselves. In elementary school, it was often a math worksheet and reading. I never helped my older 2 with homework. I was probably too busy with the baby/toddler. My youngest is in third grade now and I never helped her with her homework either. Her homework takes her 5 min. She now has study guides and tests. She does them by herself.

I was an immigrant kid and my parents never helped me with my homework.[/quote]

Ok, well that’s irrelevant[/quote]

It was about homework. 7 year olds don’t need help with homework.[/quote]

You did not think your 7 year olds needed your help with the homework they received at whatever school you sent them to. This is one data point not  a universal truth. [/quote]

I already acknowledged that different kids have different needs. My oldest is an academic superstar. He is just an easy kid. He was always good at everything and did not need our help.

My youngest is now 8. She does get homework and can do everything on her own as well. Recently I heard parents complaining about study guides and tests. My kid(s) rarely even mention tests. I assume they always have at least one test per week. I do feel the need to monitor their homework or tests.

My kid had a midterm for AP classes in high school. Also did not monitor, help or do anything for him. I did get him an SAT tutor.[/quote]

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