We need positive relationships to buffer against the negative effects of stress, says Dr.
Free-up time for life-changing activitiesĪt one of my recent parent workshops, one mother told me, “I used to bond with my child while taking a walk in the woods, but now she has too much homework and other school activities: there’s no time.” If you are a high school parent, this is a crucial age for family bonding. There are at least three major benefits of less homework: You’ve probably heard the “benefits” of more homework, but how often do you hear about how teens benefit from less homework? Now, more parents are speaking up and questioning high school work levels. When my own daughters were going through high school (two different schools), I felt this way, but I thought it was just me. I agree with parents who feel that for many teens there’s too much homework. Some of the studies actually show harm, and, at best, the studies are neutral, Kohn reports. In his book, “ The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing,” researcher Alfie Kohn says none of the studies on homework show a significant positive effect on high school learning. Parents ask each other, “Do you agree there is too much homework?” If you are one of the parents questioning students’ school assignments, you may want to do your own homework on this subject. The #1 Question Parents Ask Most: Surprising Factsĭid you ask your child about his or her homework this week? In parent circles, homework has become a point of contention.
0 kommentar(er)
