Who's Homework Is It?

When it comes to our children, at times it can be difficult for us as parents to step aside and let them make mistakes. In particular, it can be hard to watch over our child's shoulder as they make mistakes on their homework. Whether we mean to or not, our overbearing and corrective tendencies can be more counterproductive then we ever intended. If you can help yourself, give your child a choice as to whether they want your help with their homework or not. And if it's not too much, give them the option of turning in their homework without your corrections. With a little time, you may find out that your child stops resisting your well intended interest in their homework, and starts coming to you for help with their homework. If your child is given the option, they may start to ask for your advice and ask you to double check their work. As parents we want to nurture our children and give them the best of the best. But sometimes we need to learn how to step aside and let them figure things out for themselves. Homework is no exception. Teachers don't expect perfection; homework is assigned as a learning experience. So if our children make occasional mistakes it's not the end of the world. Remember, it's their homework, not yours.