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Parenting Sucks: Taming homework struggles
Posted By Karen Young On October 7, 2009 @ 11:56 pm In Family,parenting sucks,spotlight | No Comments
BY JOANNE KIMES
Dear Joanne,
Now that school is back in full gear, we’re back to having homework struggles. Both of my kids are in elementary school and if it’s this bad now, I can only imagine what’s in store for me down the road as they get older. How can I get them to do their homework without battles or without me just caving and giving them the answers?
Lisa
Dear Lisa,
Let’s face it. Homework is hell. Any relaxation that took place while your kids were in school is instantly sucked dry when homework begins. Instantly the battle cries start: “I can’t do this!” “The teacher never taught me this!” “Why do they have to give us stupid homework anyway?” What kids don’t realize is that parents hate homework as much as they do…maybe even more. So here are some ideas to take the “work” out of homework:
Every parent and kid knows that homework is the boil on the butt of education. But if you try to make it fun and help your kids instead of solve their problems, they’ll learn the more important lesson of gaining confidence and self pride.
Joanne Kimes is the author of the bestselling “Sucks” series as well as “The Stay-at-Home Martyr.” Visit her at www.sucksandthecity.com
Email her questions: jkimes@sbcglobal.net
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