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It is critically important to become the homework police! This means being bold enough to check your son’s book bag and even emailing his teachers to check on homework. Never think your son will not lie to you or even hide his homework. Set a standard in your home about school work and let your son know you are serious about his academic career! |
Interview your son’s teacher about the homework policy. It is important to find out the frequency at which homework is given and the grading policy. Often, many young men do not do their homework on a regular basis, which can dramatically reduce their grades.
Find the perfect place in your house for homework and study time. It's good for your child to have a regular place to do his homework. Anything that adds a layer of routine to an unfavorable task will be helpful. Many times the kitchen table works well because it's easy for mom to monitor homework while making dinner.
Organize your technology. There are a host of items that can assist your child in completing homework with less stress and provide supplemental materials that can be downloaded and printed out. For example: http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/heal/mathsites.htm
Stay involved. Do not do your son’s homework for him. No matter how hard it is or how long it takes him, he must do it himself. Your job is to be his cheerleader and help him better understand the directions and the assignments. If you cannot help him or don’t understand the work, talk to his teacher about extra assistance or a pro-bon (free) tutor.
Make adjustments. Figure out ways to check homework daily and provide your son with additional support. This may mean getting other family members and neighbors to help if you work multiple jobs.
Get the straight story. Don’t ever think your son will not lie to you about homework and other school-related assignments. If your child isn't bringing home an accurate list of the homework he needs to do, work with the teacher to improve communication.
Ensure delivery. Check to ensure the homework is in the backpack each day before sending your child off to school. In addition, check with the teacher regularly to make sure homework is reaching its destination. |
