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The Parent _ Homework DividePosted by: Tim Sullivan on Nov 24, 2008 in Parent Involvement, Homework |
Very interesting message and follow-up discussion over on the Washington Post site. The topic: what's the right amount of homework? And what's the parent's role in that homework? Lots of strong feelings in this debate.
As a dad, I found this quote eye-opening:
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What's the state of homework at your school and in your house?
As a dad, I found this quote eye-opening:
"In two-parent households, there is a perception gap between parents regarding a father's involvement in homework assistance. Sixty-seven percent of fathers claim to help with their children's homework; however, mothers say fathers help approximately 36 percent of the time. Sixty-nine percent of mothers say they help with homework, and fathers tend to agree, with 56 percent of fathers noting their wives' assistance."
You can also check out our entire, extensivelibrary of family + homework content here.
What's the state of homework at your school and in your house?
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