WHAT DO CHILDREN NEED FROM PARENTS?

• Encouragement
  Give your child praise for efforts and for completing assignments.
• Availability
  Encourage your child to do the work independently, but be available for assistance.
  
• Scheduling
  Establish a set time to do homework each day. You may want to use a calendar to keep track of assignments and due dates.
• Space
  Provide a space for homework, stocked with necessary supplies, such as pencils, pens, paper, dictionaries, a computer, and other reference materials.
• Discipline
  Help your child focus on homework by removing distractions, such as television, radio, telephone, and interruptions from siblings and friends.
  
• Modeling
  Consider doing some of your work, such as paying bills or writing letters, during your child's homework time.
• Support
  Talk to your child about difficulties with homework. Be willing to talk to your child's teacher to resolve problems in a positive manner.
• Involvement
  Familiarize yourself with the the school's homework policy. Make sure that you and your child understand the teacher's expectations. At the beginning of the year, you may want to ask your child's teacher:
  • What kinds of assignments will you give?
  • How often do you give homework?
  • How much time are the students expected to spend on them?
  • What type of involvement do you expect from parents?