Homework - GET RID OF IT!

Homework. Let’s talk about why it sucks. It’s not everyday that I insist on certain things when it comes to parenting. I may give a firm suggestion and repeat it over and over with the hopes parent’s can see why I’m making that suggestion, but I say it all the time, parents are the experts on their own children. But when it comes to homework? For younger kids it’s a firm ditch it. Be like Elsa and let it go. And that’s not a matter of opinion. Professional, peer reviewed study after study confirms this. Homework for children in Elementary school and younger has little to no benefit for children. As a matter of fact, it can be harmful in some cases! But if that’s true, why does your little one keep coming home with packets of worksheets decorated with crayons and bumblebee’s meant to make it “fun”? And even more importantly, what can you do about it? In this episode that’s going to be our topic of conversation; the harm of having children do homework and how to advocate for your child. Plus, why teacher’s keep assigning homework (even when they know what the studies say themselves). Don’t worry. I’m not telling you to go storming into your child’s pre kinder class and fling the packet back on the teacher’s desk But I am going to share the data behind why it’s beneficial to opt out of homework for your child and how to muster up the courage to let your child’s teacher know. Even if you’re not fully convinced about ditching homework, I encourage you to join the discussion. You’ll get a better understanding of the benefits of letting go of homework for your children.