My 7yo son is a very good student and is also doing well socio-emotionally (I spoke with his teacher). He is extremely proud of how he is doing, but when it comes to homework I basically have to strongly prod him and be on top of it. Also, he doesn’t like my “rules”. I think this may be related to the homework issue but also me clamping down on YouTube/ iPad use which unfortunately he started using before I was entirely aware of all the risks for kids and restricted access. What do you think I should do? How should I talk to him about these things?
How worried should I bee about homework and initiative from my son?
My son is disrupting the class and it's becoming an issue. How do we manage this?
Today my husband got this message from the homework club teacher:
“I'm having difficulties with your son in the homework club. He's very smart, works quickly and is an amazing reader. The issue is that he's loud, silly and constantly distracting the students. The kids in my class have asked me to make him stop talking because they can't focus.”
Would you have advice as to what to say to our son and the teacher?
Is it ok to allow my daughter to call her friends after she's done with homework?
During weekdays, if my daughter is done with all of her schoolwork, is it appropriate to allow her to call her friends?
Part of me wants to say yes, she has earned the social time. But part of me wants to say no, as sometimes I feel like she rushes through homework or practicing piano just to get to the call. And perhaps the time at home is an opportunity to work on other things, since she got social time during the school day… Or has she?
Does my child need a tutor or an educational therapist?
My son’s reading assessment has him reading at kindergarten level. Given his anxiety and that he has been in a Waldorf environment in the past, reading/spelling has not been the focus and he’s struggling. I think we have found a new therapist but I was wondering if you could recommend a tutor or do you think an educational therapist that can work with him each week on reading and his feelings around it.
Should I push my son to do more academically although he already does well?
One of my boys is extremely dedicated with his school work. My other one just wants to finish quickly to get it over with. I don’t want to compare (and never do) but the one that only dedicates very short time to school projects and homework says it is good enough for him. I don’t want to pressure him because his notes are good but I know he can do better if he dedicates more time because he has the potential. Should I leave him alone?
How much should I help my kids with their homework or projects?
I want to follow up on what you said about homework and not helping the kids.
My girls always have questions and things they don't understand and I have to help them. They are also doing a science project that they would not be able to do without my help.
Is it best to let them fail, not turn in assignments and not help them at all?
It seems extreme and I obviously do not want them to fail........what are your thoughts?