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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Growing up in Asia, I have to laugh at these kinds of posts. 20 minutes a day of homework is nothing. This is why the US consistently ranks so low compared to other industrialized nations.[/quote]

Except that it's not. Research shows homework in the early years doesn't lead to academic improvement- so why do it?[/quote]

I think the studies sometimes reflect what they want to find.

A kid who knows their shapes, numbers, letters and sounds before they go into K is going to start reading and doing math sooner.  The more practice they have with math facts and word recognition the easier it will be for them to learn other concepts in school.

Learning is cumulative.  If they start off with a weak foundation they are going to have a harder time than a kid who has had daily practice.  [/quote]

Ok, well, as long as we're just making things up:  informal, relaxed family learning is superior to busy-work homework.  It teaches the child skills in a natural setting, which is more intellectual enriching.  It improves the bond with parents and household routines, which helps the child learn more responsibility down the line.  The more school disrupts the family routine, the less enriching the family routine is.  In addition, since the homework doesn't actually reflect substantive learning, it inculcates a resentment and lack of respect towards formal schooling that will reduce the child's ability to learn in school over time.  [/quote]

I don't know about the first part but the last sentence, definitely. This poor OP's kid is actually having major panic over homework. At age 5. That's most definitely going to leave a residual hatred for/anxiety about homework and school, I would think. As long as we're just speculating here, I vote for this.[/quote]

[b]Obviously if your kid is having meltdowns over doing the homework you don't do it.  I would never force it.[/b][/quote]

Seems like this is sort of kicking the can down the road.  Some kids are fairly easygoing, and don't fight doing a bit of HW.  Other kids have major anxiety about it, and in general have a more anxious temperament.  Wouldn't it be better to try to address the HW anxiety, rather than just avoid it?  Otherwise, what happens if it's again an issue in 1st grade or 2nd grade?[/quote]

Personally, I would try to work with my kid to find a level of home practice that he/she was comfortable with.  If 20 minutes is too much, maybe try 10 or even 5 minutes.  Focus on what the kid can do successfully and build from there.

I would not sit a 5 year old down and say "You must complete this worksheet or there will be no t.v.!"   Homework at this age should be low stress and actually sort of fun.  If you are really butting heads with your kid it is not worth it.  Let the teacher know that you've tried but your kid isn't interested at the moment.

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