I understand that there are provincial guidelines of what our kids should be learning in what grade/age, etc... But when do kids get to be kids? I have two children- a girl who is 12 in December (grade 7), and my son is 7 (grade 1). My husband and I got a YMCA family pass 3 weeks ago, and haven't been able to use it because the kids have too much homework. Plus- you feel pressured for them to do it because it seems like a reflection on you as a parent... I just feel like kids are just too overwhelmed, and in truth it's hard to do fun things during the week as a family...
It is like information overload for them... Sometimes they just need to be kids
What do you think?
2006-10-23 10:31:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I don't think so. My daughter brings no more homework than I had when I was in the same age. If you feel you don't have enough time with your kids, you might try helping them with their homework. Not doing it for them, but sitting at the table with them. You also need to look at what they're bringing home. Is it just unfinished papers from class?? If so, then you need to talk to your kids about their habits at school. Parents complain all the time about the quality of education going down, but when the kids are given homework to enforce good study habits and what they've learned during the day, the parents complain too. You can't have it both ways. You have to give in order to get.
The only thing I do think is that they push the kids too hard. In 2nd grade, my daughter started learning multiplication. I thought that was crazy. I didn't learn that until 4th grade. In 2nd grade, they barely have addition and subtraction down. When I went to school, we worried about memorizing our addition and subtraction, not multiplication. They also learned cursive writing in 2nd grade. We got the basics of that in 3rd, then were actually taught in 4th grade. If they can barely print, you can't expect them to write cursive. It's crazy. In 2nd grade, you're developing those printing skills and still working on size and spacing. So as far as things like that go, I think they push the kids too hard and fast. With homework, I have no complaints over what my daughter brings home. I also know this probably depends on where you live and the schools.
At this time, my daughter brings home what I think is appropriate amount of homework. I'd rather see homework than no studying at all going on. Plus, at her school, they have to meet a Reading goal every week. That means some sort of Reading each night before bed.
2006-10-25 03:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you completely. I went through the same thing
with my daughter. Yes it does seem like kids today have a ton of homework, but by the time the student
graduates from high school they will have learned 80 pounds of information. The kids today have to face
exiting exams and must pass 5 different subjects in order
to get their diploma. All because of the "No Child Left
Behind Act", teachers and school districts are now
rated and held accountable for the end product entering
today's society. It could be possible that the paperwork
your kids are bringing home is class work not completed
that day. If you feel the homework is excessive then talk
with the teacher.
2006-10-23 17:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good guideline is 10-15 mins homework per grade per night.
So your 1st grader should get 10-15 mins per night and your 7th grader should get 70-105 mins (1hr10mins - 1hr 45mins)
If your child(ren) regularly has more than this you need to check the following.
- Is the homework unfinished schoolwork?
- Do your children generally understand?
- Do other children at the same school spend the same amount of time as yours on homework?
If you have concerns talk to your child's teacher.
2006-10-24 17:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my twin daughters are eight and I agree with you there is WAY to much homework. I talked with their teachers and they said there was nothing they could do about it. I made a plan for my kiddies. They do their homework right when they get home in a quiet area. Then they have play time untill 9:30 untill they go to sleep. I usually plan fun stuff like that on the weekends
2006-10-23 23:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bailey S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i certainly feel so.i'm 14 and in year 8 (i live in England), and this half term break i've not had a moment to myself. breaks are supposed to be about resting, and all i've done so far this week is work. in the school weeks i've found that this is just to much and i've been stressed to the limit, it's just not possible to do all the work. my parents have tried to help but they end up gettingmore confused. what i've found helps is if you draw up a study table and study for an hour then taking a break for half and hour. with your kids when they study put them in a room where there are no distractions. this always helps for me. gd luck with itâ¥
2006-10-24 11:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by bxiok 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And it gets worse as they get to high school and take up the extracurricular sports and clubs they need to help get into college. My daughter starts when she gets home at 6 and finishes and midnight.
2006-10-23 17:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Way too much homework.
2006-10-24 17:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-26 22:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋