This can be tricky when they begin doing homework on the computer obviously, because it’s hard to monitor them every minute and they could be surfing the web or playing on social media or YouTube. Make sure they have a quiet, clear space to work, with all the supplies they need. It’s a natural instinct to want to help your child get good grades and impress the teacher, but most teachers will tell you that when you do too much to help, you’re keeping the teacher from having a clear picture of your child’s strengths, weaknesses and progress. I let them know that I was available to help them, but I didn’t just jump in to help them. Then-when they were very young-I’d review the evening’s assignments with them and I’d help them set up a plan to tackle it. I gave them a light snack and encouraged them to play for about an hour, to transition out of the school day. For instance, what is the best time of evening for YOUR child(ren) to do their homework? I didn’t let my kids do their homework right when they got home from school. So think of setting up some rituals around homework. Homework goes into the category of Good Habits. How do you handle a child who doesn’t want to do homework?

I don’t know too many of those parents, but I fantasize that they exist and yes, I envy them.

I envy parents who have naturally studious, disciplined children. It’s a struggle to pull him away from the TV, video games, and his computer. I’m so tired of begging and pleading with my son to do his homework every night.

I didnt do my homework