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So... are you bothered because now that you have volunteered to assist, you see it as a personal insult that kids don't do their homework?

Or are you a true believer that homework HAS to be done, regardless of circumstances? Such as: the inane homework is an offensive waste of time, the parents work several jobs and can't help out, the kids have other more pressing special needs, or that simply no real benefits have been found when giving homework in early elementary?

Don't take it so personally. 
Homework in the early years is controversial.

I used to do it religiously with DC1 when he was that age, but now I can see that most of it was a huge waste of time - I just wanted to be in "good standing" with the teacher, who probably didn't care less. Now in 5th grade, I tell DS not to do his spelling work - it's truly the most mind-numbing series of exercise imaginable and he already knows how to spell anyway. I remember when DS was in 3rd grade, the math packet would come home riddled with errors, and I had to re-word them for him. Ridiculous. I finally bought a workbook for him instead[/quote]

It bothers me that this mom seems not to care about academics. DH and I worked very hard in school and work. I currently stay home but worked for 10+ years before having kids. Mom and her child like to come over and hang out at our house. The dad seems to envy DH's sports cars in the driveway and our nice home. I can't get past why this mom won't do homework with her child. School is number one priority in our house.[/quote]

That's nice. In our house, LEARNING is a priority, but we don't believe the only or best way people learn is through school. Oh, and btw, I was a model for a long time. Super well off. No college. No regrats. (j/k)[/quote]

In my house, supporting yourself and being a good role model to your children by having a paid job or otherwise contributing to society is our priority.  It really bothers me that you are lazing around and pretending to contribute to society by "volunteering" at the school so you can spy on other kids and pass judgment on their parents.  Seriously get a life, and please be sure to tell this other mom how you feel so she doesn't waste her time with you any more. [/quote]

I had a lucrative career before staying home. I have 2 boys. While talking to one of my gfs, I told her that I hoped that one day my sons marry girls who would stay home and take care of my grandchildren. I would be thrilled if my son married a cute girl from HYP who would raise smart grandchildren.[/quote]

Are you a troll?  You've got to be, b/c this sh!t can't be real.  [/quote]

I'm not PP and I would never say this outloud to anyone, but I agree with PP. I wouldn't mind if she worked, but do see value in SAH. 
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