Do you study with your 8 year old or leave him on his own?

Answer 1

I think it depends on your 8 year old's needs.

My 8 year old is a GT (gifted/talented) student so she doesn't normally need my help, but when she does, she knows that I am close by and will help her with anything.

My friend's 8 year old on the other hand still has trouble reading - which of course makes all homework more difficult so she studies with her from start to finish every day.

The point is to let your child - no matter their age or ability - do as much for them self as possible while letting them know they are not alone and have a place to go for help.

Answer 2

Well being that this little person has only been on this earth 8 years now. there would be alot I would not have him do by his self yet. One is study! I remember all to well what 8 was like for me tool I was interested in all that made me feel good. Well homework did not make feel good. So Yes, They still need supervision. Give this little person some space however, stay on top of his actions. Don't forget God's in controll.

Answer 3

I study with my 8 year old daughter some, but I also expect her to study on her own now. She is old enough to start learning how to study alone and be more responsible.

Answer 4

I have a child who just turned six, but yes, I will study with her till she is in her teens, and even then a little bit, like if she wants to be drilled on vocabulary words or something? Let them work on their own, but also help them if they truly need it. The best help is to teach them how to study.

Right now I let her do the work, but stay in the general area so she can ask a question. If it's something I know she knows, then I make her do it on her own. If she doesn't know it, then I help her figure out another similar type of thing or help her arrive at the answer on her own. Never tell the answers.

Answer 5

Once my girls hit the age of 8 (second or third grade) I quit studding with them and had them do their homework at the dinning room table while I cooked dinner. This made me handy for questions, and I could make sure they stayed on task and yet gave them responsibility. The big thing is making it a habit. My oldest is in high school and still does her homework at the table. Which is great with me. . We have divided the subjects as they have gotten older. I do English, History, Lit and Social Studies, my husband does Math and Science.

Answer 6

Ask your 8 year old if he wants you to study with him. If he says no than don't.

Answer 7

I have two school aged children, 11 and 6. Obviously, the 6 year old requires more attention and assistance but I try to allow both of them to work things out as much as possible on their own. I've just found that this teaches them to work on their own and to be comfortable with that concept since they don't have constant one on one attention in the classroom.

Granted, there are things they need quizzing or help on and they both know that Dad or Mom or both are available to help them. We encourage them to ask for help before they become frustrated. We also have them work at the dining room table so that we can keep tabs on what they're doing unless one of them needs to work on something that would disturb the other... such as spelling words, reading out loud, etc. Both kids also know that Mom or Dad need to check their homework before it's officially "done!".

Answer 8

Always be available to them always assist anytime they need it they are not in high school yet, but you are helping them to be ready. if they are doing something they can do on their own let but the best thing I can say is find out what helps your child the most and do it for them, to know your supportive, is more important to them being successful than anything else. Each child is different some need to be alone and others need constant supporting to stay focused i use a timer to tell him this many minutes in each subject that Way he knows 10 minutes on math and he won't get distracted. Good Luck !

Answer 9

Let him study on his own, but let him know that you will always be willing to help if he has a question. Also after he does homework, check his answers. & help him if needed. Just don't do the work for him. Parent involvement is very important. And will help him to succeed in school.

Answer 10

I keep them in the kitchen or dining room where i can monitor them and help them as needed up until middle school. Then they can do the work in their own room, or on their own, unless they have a question.

Kindergarden and first grade I generally sit with them clear through their homework papers, just to make sure the foundational things theyre learning are sinking in well.