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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It might surprise you to know that some of the homework--esp in the lower grades--is due to parental demand.  [/quote]

Omg, what kind of parent asks for more homework!!!!

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typically these are parents that are involved in their kids education and want their kids have solid understanding of what was covered in class. [/quote]
Right on!!!  My 1st and 2nd grader both have homework, more so my 2nd grader.  In any case, it is a great way for me to see what they are learning and engage with them.  The last thing I want to do is wait to find out what issues there are at a quarterly parent teacher conference.  My 2nd graders homework takes her about 30 to 40 minutes max in areas like math, spelling, and reading.  The only activity we do is piano on the weekend.  Otherwise, we are ALL chilling from the rat race of the week.  Any activity we do has to be on the weekend.  Homework is priority.  I want to set the tone for that because 3rd grade will get more intense so it is better to set the foundation and expectation now.  I don't want to send the message to her that homework is optional and doesn't matter or that getting marked down for not doing homework is not a big deal.  Yes, this is 2nd grade.  And yes, these kids hear you loud and clear so think about what you are teaching them before you start dismissing this and that because it will come back to bite you in the you know what.[/quote]

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