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Whose Homework Is It, Anyway?
Let’s take a trip down memory lane. I remember being a total academic geek as a kid, just itching for homework assignments. But alas, my school didn’t hand them out until the fourth grade, and I felt totally cheated. Fast forward to when my first child came home with homework in kindergarten. I always thought homework was meant to teach kids independence, but honestly, I don’t think any five-year-old has quite figured that out yet—well, except for maybe a few child prodigies! It really makes no sense to send homework my way, considering I graduated from kindergarten eons ago.
Then there was the time my second child was in first grade. We had a chat with the teacher, who suggested we use flashcards with her to help with… something. I can’t remember the specifics, but all I wanted to say to that sweet teacher was, “How about you handle the flashcards, and I’ll focus on the essentials—like keeping her fed, clean, and happy? Sound good? When I come home from work, I’d rather spend time just talking about her day or maybe even watching TV together instead of stressing over flashcards.”
As my kids grew older and the homework became more demanding, I realized I was part of a small group of parents who didn’t dive deeply into their children’s assignments. I’ve seen other moms in my local Facebook group lamenting over the absence of standardized textbooks for their high schoolers, making it tough for them to keep up with homework that comes home on random scraps of paper. I had to bite my tongue and not comment, “Why are you even following along with your child’s homework?” but trust me, I was definitely thinking it.
When did homework turn into a parent’s job? Why are kids being assigned tasks they can’t manage alone? Thankfully, I don’t think there are serious repercussions for messing up kindergarten homework, but who knows? Maybe one day those flashcards will come back to haunt us during college applications!
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In summary, the journey of dealing with homework as a parent can be perplexing and sometimes overwhelming. It’s a balancing act between supporting our kids and maintaining our sanity.