I have noticed the behaviors listed above by students who do their homework throughout the years I’ve been teaching. What is most important is that parents make sure that students do their homework. If your child tells you that they don’t get homework or that they haven’t had homework in a week, most likely that is not the case. What you should do is call up the school and speak with your child’s teacher and find out what the true story is. In the majority of schools it is policy that students get homework every night. So be wary if your child hasn’t done homework in a while for a particular class.

Helping your child with homework has many benefits.

1)      You are aware of what your child is learning at school.

2)      You give your child extra help.

3)      You get to spend quality time with your child.

4)      If your child fails a test you have recourse with the teacher.   

5)      Your child will get used to doing homework and will look forward to doing it with you.

In conclusion, the hardest thing about helping your child with homework may simply be finding the time to do it. However, if you weigh the benefit with the cost you will notice that your child always worth it.