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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was struck by the PP's use of the pronoun "we." It really shouldn't be "we study, we make flash cards, we do the reading." Helicopter parenting on homework is discouraged. If there is a problem and your child feels like he doesn't get something or it's taking too long, he should definitely go in for help.

I ask my kids what homework they have, what longer term assignments are coming up and what's their plan for getting them done, if they have anything in their CJ to sign, and leave it at that. One of my kids does need extra reminders, aka nagging, about working on long term assignments, but it's definitely him and not us that are doing the work.

Do they have a missing homework stamp in their CJ every once in a while? Yup. Not the end of the world.  [/quote]

I am helping him to develop a routine.  This type of load requires organization and focus.  He had absolutely no homework all of 4th grade except for the cello so it is a big change.  Everyday it gets better so I know its working.  Going from no homework to tons is not easy.  Like I said, with the advice from a previous poster he was able to complete most of his math at school and we were done by 745 so that was a big help.  I also was helping my daughter with factors and multiplication so it was not all him trust me. We have a 3 year old running around in the mix too.  I like seeing how much he knows by testing him with flashcards and actually the handout advised him to get parents to test him.  I do check to make sure he does his work but that is me holding him accountable at home and there is nothing wrong with that.  I would rather help him at home then fight DC traffic and drag two kids, try to find a parking spot because he missed his transportation so that is another reason I make sure he doesn't get behind.  I wanted to know if other parents felt the same stressors and worries i do and its comforting to know that, hey this is normal for some, maybe not normal for others, and thats ok.  I am good with that.  Thanks everyone for the input.   :D [/quote]

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