Without offending anyone and getting my answers censored. Seems like (to me) most of the questions asked "on answers" are from kids wanting to get their homework done for them or from people that have a love life problem. As a senior...should I help the kids..(I help my grand-kids) and I know I shouldn't...but I can't help it.
2007-09-18 15:59:13 · 11 answers · asked by chilicooker_mkb 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I feel as you do & I once told a questioner that I felt it was best if they did their own homework. I received a Violation for giving that answer but I'll say it again if the situation arises. As I grew up, there were no computers to get on to ask people for the answers. When I needed help with my homework, my parents were always there to help me figure out the correct answer. They taught me to think for myself & do the best I could to read & research the answers I was looking for. That's how I learned.
2007-09-18 16:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your question is not offensive, I've thought of this too. It's true, there is a 'homework' section and I'm sure most teachers are aware of this. I've always wondered why so much of the work is sent home that kids obviously don't always do themselves, but that's just me. Anyway, I often refer people to links where they can do the actual research themselves. What I think is really funny is when questions are asked on here and it takes more time to wait for an answer than if someone had taken a few minutes and did the search themselves. lol
2007-09-19 01:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chilicooker, you are not offending anyone. I appreciate your information.
There is a site called "homework help" so I guess you should address this to Yahoo. I don't think it would hurt a bit if you can help them; remember some of them really need help and don't know how to use the resources we learned. Anyway, some of the questions they ask I have long forgotten. If I can help them with a grammer problem, then I will try.
We all helped our kids when they could not work it out for themselves. That is what parents do.
2007-09-19 00:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by makeitright 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teacher and I think the kids need to do their own work. I have no problem with offering direction but giving them the answer to a question on their homework is cheating.
I helped my kids but I never gave them answers. I tried to make them think for themselves and do their own research and they're pretty independent thinkers now.
2007-09-18 23:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by katydid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - the kids seem to have discovered a new and easy way of getting their homework done by others.
2007-09-19 05:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by Traveller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~Shortstuff~ ;
I also received a violation for making the same comment as yourself.
The most interesting thing about the questions sent in by youngsters is the atrocious grammar and spelling, in comparison with that on the senior citizens site. Have a red star everyone here !
2007-09-19 03:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this great professor. Algebra. I went to college later in life and math was my nemesis. He wouldn't give you the answer, he would show you the steps to get to the correct answer. He made math so simple and actually enjoyable. Armed with his techniques I took a lot of math and just loved it. Problem solving-answering questions-is a process. One of the many other things you learn in school. Don't give the answer, teach the process.
2007-09-19 01:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by towanda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we can teach them anything of value, even about sorting out their love lives, and think we have helped them.
We have a lot to offer them, and remember, kids these days are under so much pressure, if we can help. Let's go for it!
2007-09-19 02:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone learns from their mistakes. If students have someone do their homework for them they can't evolve in their education. They need to learn on their own. Help is one thing., you can direct them on where to look for information if they need it ,but let them do the looking.
2007-09-18 23:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by Donna 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i am always willing to help anyone with a problem no matter what age they are as long as they are respectful but as for them asking for me to do their homework i tell them i didn`t do mine why would i do yours?lol
2007-09-18 23:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋