Don't Help Your Kids With Their Homework

[h2o_proof]

This article is

Says a bunch on contradictory stuff and comes to no constructive conclusions

Just tries to debunk parental involvement, at tha end of tha day tha child needs to have a passion to succeed or for tha subject matter itself, otherwise their grades will fall (barring they're a genius)


as far as what you said I wuz top of my class as far as reading, I still sucked at math, time for you to figure out a new "theory" to push buddy

Say man, what the hell!? I wasn't trying to push a theory, and I agree with you that the article is contradictory. I'm sorry you suck at math though, if there's something I can do to help let me know. My guess, and this is just a guess cuz I don't know you, but while you may have been at the top of your class as far as reading goes, your issue was more than likely with comprehension. That's not a knock on you, just what I gather from your response to my statement. Bottom line is reading is the foundation for academic success and that's all I'm saying. Not saying you can't be successful without knowing how to read, but it's definitely a good start.

 

[TLOL is back]

This is stupid. Never use a correlational study as a guide of what to do or not do.

 

[mbewane]

My parents never really pushed me, but did create en environment in which I could easily study (calm, books, available if I needed help).
But I'm one who would have like being pushed more, as I've always been complacent with what I had/have, and I lack ambition.

 

[Rice N Beans]

My nephew has a little beef with math. Every day, I do one question with him to show him how I did it, I guide him on the second one, then the rest he does on his own.

Went from a C- to an A in math in one quarter.

 

[Camile.Bidan]

I think this is a good case against the insulting 'Culture" theories from Thomas Sowell and Amy Chua.

 

[Takerstani]

I read an article about this last night. And don't even review it? I would not suggest this. I take these types of articles with a grain of salt. The agenda is transparent.

 

[Brown_Pride]

Hmmm.
I agree and disagree.
Having 3 kids myself 2 in gifted programs 1 not I'll say this.

Helping with homework helps...with homework.If you don't teach your kids to think for themselves then you're missing out on the bigger lesson. My kid's know not to come to daddy until they can show me they gave it a shot, THEN I'll show them a problem or two (to teach a concept) but stress that they have to do it.

Teach concepts, teach critical thinking, teach confidence. That has always been my focus and it's worked out extremely well.

 

[Jesus]

Gonna be teaching my kids math and chemistry when they are little...mostly likely I'll be more educated than their teacher anyways. I'm going to be a black chink to them kids.

 

[No1]

Exactly. I would say the majority of parents probably aren't involved that much in their children's schooling. Look at the American school system and tell me how that's working out. Many of the jobs that require educated people have to recruit outside of the country for talent.

You're making the mistake of thinking that the study shows that or even attempts to show that parental involvement is irrelevant. At best it questions the concept of parental involvement as the end-be-all and that constantly berating and micromanaging your children is the cause of results. At the very end it points out where parental involvement is necessary, and that's actually been one of the driving factors behind the idea of integration. That poorer students will benefit just from the time and involvement that more affluent parents can put into badgering a school.

 

[☑︎#VoteDemocrat]

nahhhhhhhhhhhhh not buying it. my parents helped me up until they could. Them being there helped me to power through it initially to learn to do it on my own.

 

[Thsnnor]

This is a set up for the future. Being in the education system I'm trying to get my hands on as many old school books as I can. This Common Core they are trying to do Nation Wide is going to make it easier for kids not to think for themselves.

Growing up 2+2=4. No if, and or buts' about it. Now soon to be under the Common Core if you say 2+2=5 and can say how you got to that answer you can get more points then saying 2+2=4 and not showing work. Best believe I help my kid with his work every night I get a chance.

Wrong Answer Is OK Under Common Core
http://dailycaller.com/2013/08/18/obama-math-under-new-common-core-3-x-4-11-video/

 

[tater]

This is a set up for the future. Being in the education system I'm trying to get my hands on as many old school books as I can. This Common Core they are trying to do Nation Wide is going to make it easier for kids not to think for themselves.

Growing up 2+2=4. No if, and or buts' about it. Now soon to be under the Common Core if you say 2+2=5 and can say how you got to that answer you can get more points then saying 2+2=4 and not showing work. Best believe I help my kid with his work every night I get a chance.

Wrong Answer Is OK Under Common Core
http://dailycaller.com/2013/08/18/obama-math-under-new-common-core-3-x-4-11-video/

I read the article, but I still don't understand the purpose of this type of curriculum. While I can explain why I think 2+2=5, it doesn't change the fact that it is wrong. Are they going to be teaching the correct answers and methodologies, or just allowing the students to aimlessly think they are right? This is so disappointing .

 

[TLOL is back]

I read the article, but I still don't understand the purpose of this type of curriculum. While I can explain why I think 2+2=5, it doesn't change the fact that it is wrong. Are they going to be teaching the correct answers and methodologies, or just allowing the students to aimlessly think they are right? This is so disappointing .

Its a stupid sensationalist article. The lady in the video explained that they would be correcting the kids, but the focus of each exercise is discovering why the kids are making the mistake. At the same time, they will also be focusing on why the right answer is the right answer instead of having kids memorize facts. This is a very sensible approach for conceptual learning.

 

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Good shyt. This parenting thing is a trip. Kids look to us like we have all the answers but in reality we're learning on the job. I just try to take advantage of every teachable moment and encourage independence and critical thinking skills.

My son is 4 and he gets homework from pre-school. I never call it homework I just call it 'writing'. "Do you wanna write?" I don't take it that seriously because he hasn't even started real school yet, but he does a pretty good job anyway. I know my son is smart from our conversations so I'm not too concerned with him having perfect hand writing at this age.

It's a constant journey, brehs. I'm a father for life.

 

[Black smoke and cac jokes]

I just started this tutoring gig for high school students. I go to these kids house and tutor them in math. I wonder what statistics say about how effective tutoring is? I get the feeling it's effective because when you teach someone one on one there's no chance for them to daze off and get behind. They have to constantly learn for an hour or two. And you can personalize the lesson to address their weaknesses.

I hope that you only teach them course-related stuff and not your political/philosophical views.