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What do you think about homework Reader?

Homework has always been a controversial topic. Some camps want to pile on as much as possible. Other camps think it is unfair and should be banned completely.

The fact is, the amount of homework your child has will vary greatly by the school, and even down to the teacher your child has.

But when it comes to homework policies, it feels like parents get left out of the conversation.

So what should you do when it's all too much?

A common complaint I hear in consulting calls is that enormous homework loads are hurting your family's quality of life. And I agree! It's terrible to hear a child getting 2-3 hours of homework a night.

So what should you do?

• 😉 read between the lines: Refer back to class manuals, the school handbook, etc to see what the school's homework policy is. Look specifically to see if homework completion is part of your child's grade. Your teacher may be hesitant to tell you your child doesn't have to do homework, so your answer could lie in the official policy.
• 📝 audit your child: Observe your child's behavior during homework time. Are they truly working, or goofing around? Are they burning out by completing all the easy things first?
• 🍎 reach out: Email the teacher and explain how difficult it is to get homework done. Ask what the bare minimum is, ask if due dates can be extended, and any other work arounds to reduce the load. Be sure to mention you've been working on solutions at home.

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