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I was chatting with another parent yesterday and we were laughing about how much time we spend getting our kids to do their homework. I realized that I had often had the same conversation with many other parents. It seems that we spend a lot of time arguing, coaxing, yelling and bribing our kids to just do their homework. I thought it would be helpful to parents to have a resource to share our ideas with each other.

As a former elementary school teacher I know that homework is a hot topic. There is a movement in some areas to eliminate homework completely, but until that becomes the norm most parents have to help their kids at least a couple of times each week. Kids don’t want to do their homework for a variety of reasons.

1. They don’t understand the material

2. They would rather be doing something else (usually anything else)

3. They don’t understand what they should be doing.

4. They are bored and the homework is just busy work.

5. They don’t have the materials they need such as notes or books

There are also kids who are willing to start their homework, but have a lot of trouble finishing it. They may:

1. be easily distracted

2. not understand how to complete a multiple step project

3. get frustrated with a lack of success

4. be unable to sit still for a long period of time

5. not have a all of the instructions needed

Parents who have school aged children have all had to work with children who didn’t want to do their homework at some point. Sometimes it is a specific subject, sometimes it is all homework, sometimes it is only for a particular grade level, but it is always frustrating and difficult for everyone.

This website is dedicated to helping parents with practical tips for grade school, middle school and high school level students. There are tips for specific subjects and specific excuses as well as some ideas for special needs kids who may need some additional help. If you have any tips or tricks to share please post them in the comments so everyone can see them.

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