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Second, in terms of what and how much homework there is, in addition to the daily worksheets (which, as I've said, are done in aftercare) and reading (which I fully support and always find time to do), there is: making and using spelling word flash cards; making and using math flash cards; doing music homework on-line; doing math homework on-line; doing almost-daily writing assignments; finding and reading specific books at home; and doing monthly family projects, such as making diaramas, creating a piece of art regarding math or a holiday, making a book, etc.

I really would like to have a more constructive dialog about how to handle this overload.  Between working full-time, doing the cooking, cleaning, laundry and other house stuff, and trying to do some fun family activities on weekends, I really don't have time to do all this, and my kids are too young to take it on themselves.  Plus, one of them has started to really dislike school because it is just too much.  [/quote]

I work full time and am a single mom to three (only help is one overnight a month with ex, which is often skipped and even when it happens doesn't ease the school burden), one of whom is special needs.  Your schedule sounds like mine, but I don't find it unmanageable.  I just set them all up with the day to day things.  Quality is not my issue, only completion.  With the projects, I take a minimalist approach - do what's necessary, and sometimes over help to get it done within our time frame.  The only other thing I do is quiz on math and spelling since I don't really look at how they do on the homework.  But, I can do that as I cook or do other chores.[/quote]

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