Homework Really Doesn’t Stink!

In today’s world, where many parents have demanding jobs and children join in multiple activities, it’s difficult to make the time for homework.  However, homework can be extremely valuable and is assigned for good reasons.  Looking at homework from the following perspectives might be helpful to you and your child.

1.  In a classroom with dozens of students, a teacher might not have the opportunity to see whether each child has understood a concept. By doing homework, a student has the chance to analyze, practice, and then master the concept on his own.

2. Think about the times you’ve been given a fact or an idea and you say, “I need time to think about that.” The same is true for many of the theories put forward during the school day.  Children may need time away from classroom distractions to process an idea or may simply need to read more about it – and this is very important -- at their own pace.

3. Studies show that doing a reasonable amount of home DOES positively affect a child’s ability level – as well as class rank.

4. Having a homework regimen teaches a student self-discipline and study skills