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Parents, stop taking responsibility for your youngster's homework! Generally speaking, it is a good idea to make your child responsible for his or her own homework assignments. If you are the parent of a youngster who has a learning disability or serious academic problems, you may need to provide some assistance. In most cases, however, children should do their own assignments. In this way, your child will learn responsibility, accountability, and self-discipline. Here's what your "homework" is:
*Create a study area with a table or desk and a good light for your child to do homework.
*Some children need help getting organized. Find a large container to hold all school materials. Keeping these items in one place will save time and frustration.
*Help your child plan for long-term projects in advance by helping him or her to choose a project, gather the materials, and work on it a little each day. This way, big assignments will not seem overwhelming.
*If posible, give your youngster access to a computer. It is important that children develop technological skills such as researching and word processing. There are also many great websites that can help students with specific subjects.
*Set a general routine. The best time to do homework varies with each child and each family's schedule and routine. Some children really need a break after coming home from school and cannot focus on homework for an hour or so. Others are able to go to work right after school. Sometimes homework time has to coincide with the family's schedule. Select the best time for your child and your family.
All children need to learn to do their homework themselves. Encouraging your youngster to be responsible for his or her own work will teach him or her responsibility, self-discipline, and good study habits that will last a lifetime.
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