homework.........?

Question

Am I being a negligant parent if I don't "sit down" with my eight year old to do his homework with him? When he gets home, I go through his backpack, check out what needs to be done then when it's time to do homework, I will review each subject with him then let him do it by himself. If he needs help, I of course help. He gets home from school late(4pm) and that is usually time for me to prepare dinner. I used to sitdown with him when he was 5,6,7 but now it seems he should be old enough to do things a little more on his own.. just wondering what the rest of you do?

Answer 1

Congratulations! You have raised a self-regulating learner! This is excellent news and will be an asset to him as he continues his studies. He doesn't need the help and since you did such a good job with him at a young age he will know that he can turn to you for help if he needs it.

Answer 2

No, actually you are a very good parent. As long as he is doing well, that's great! My mom did the same thing to me in the third grade, and I was also doing homework by myself. It gives one a sense of independence, especially when you get to middle and high school. It'll actually help him to do better because he won't become lazy by using his parents as an excuse not to do homework. In fact, after a while you won't even have to check on what he needs to do anymore. Keep up the good work! :)

Answer 3

Of course he's old enough. Just check the homework when he's done and help correct him. Usually after dinner. This should give him a feeling of self sufficiency and still one of having your support.

Answer 4

I'm a kid and I know that you should help him with his homework just enough so you're not doing it for him. He might not get something in school and if you don't help him, he could get behind. But, if your schedule won't allow you to help him but you want to then, you are not being a negligant parent.

Answer 5

Your job as a parent is to teach your child to accept responsibility for his own achievements. You are doing wonderfully if he is able to sit and do his work with you nearby if he does have questions or problems. His homework is for him to do at home - not for you to do.



Keep up the good work, mom.

Answer 6

I think you should still check up on him, you're done it since he was 5, he might miss it or feel a little neglected. He's only 8, how responsible can he be?

Answer 7

I think what you're doing is just great. It is also good to keep monitoring his grades, so you know which class he has the most problem with. Also, I believe that way he'll learn to be independant faster.

Answer 8

You are doing a fine job,just be there if he needs support.

And do check he's homework after he is done. Go Girl!!!!!

Answer 9

Yeah, he should be able to do his hw on his own. Teach him responsibility and make him do it after a snack or something.

Answer 10

my dad helped me until I was 10. It helped me understand it better and now I get all A's. My sister didn't get that help and she is 11 and she is struggling.