A Calgary family concerned about their children's homework load has signed a contract with their school to eliminate the problem altogether.
Tom Milley and his wife have signed a formal "no homework" contract with their children's school.
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What about "everything in moderation?" Is a little bit of homework once in a while that terrible? One of my daughter's favorite aspects of school is the, 'once in a while, at home,' projects that she works on with Mom or Dad.
ReplyDeleteI lean that way too Roxane - a little homework is good, it gives parents a chance to see exactly what's going on in school. It also give parents an opportunity to show our kids that we think its important by helping/working with them on it. Kenzie's class gets no homework on the weekends (I'm told) which is a great trade off.
ReplyDeleteA agree as well, that a little homework is good. But when they pile it on, especially at a young age, I don't really see the benefit.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jenny. I have had teachers give young students up to 2 hours of homework a night. Thats way to much. What about family time and or time to go play with friends and be a kid. A little bit of home work a couple of time a week is great. I like to see what my kids are doing in school and see if they get whats going on in class but to much is not a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI think the important thing to remember as parents is to work with the teacher to help facilitate our children's learning. Many of us know when our child is struggling with a concept and when homework is necessary to enhance the learning through further practice at home.
ReplyDeleteDeveloping good homework skills at an early age is essential for later years of study through high school and university. Children need to learn this skill.
I guess I'm just a little concerned about the message that this particular case is sending to parents and children. "When the going gets rough Mommy & Daddy will step in and get your teacher to sign a contract so you don't have to do your homework." I think the message should always be work with your children and talk to the teacher. Be involved. Know whats going on. Every situation is differnt for every child. And remember that old adage - everything in moderation.
It's amazing how different some parental views are out there. Here is a family who has 'banned' homework from their house, yet I am asking my kids teachers to send homework home (they have received no homwork to date) so that we can be involved in our kids schoolwork. Without homework, we have no way in knowing what they are doing in school.
ReplyDeleteI think it's up to parents to exercise due diligence where school curriculums are concerned.
ReplyDeleteSometimes sticking to what has been an accepted practice for years isn't right for all students - I give kudos to this family for being diligent and asking intelligent questions - and being so involved with their children.
It's good to rock the boat now and again - it makes eveyone aware that change isn't always a bad thing.