Effective Do’s and Don’ts for Helping Your Child with Homework

What are The Do’s and Don’ts ?

Do’s:

• Pleasant environment

Keep the environment as comfortable as possible when your child is doing his homework. Keep all his books and stationery items nearby. Ensure his sitting posture is comfortable when writing.

• Daily diary checking

Check for teachers’ notes in your child’s diary daily. This will give you an idea of the homework, class activities, next day’s plan, tests, meetings, etc.

• Disciplined study plan

Set a timetable for your child and make sure he sits down to do his homework at the same time every day. This way, daily studies will become a habit for him. Ensure he studies for at least 30 minutes daily initially.

• Regular meetings with teachers

Meet with your child’s teachers frequently to learn about his progress, the actions the school takes if homework is not completed on time, the child's areas of improvement, and other relevant information. This will help you better manage his homework.

• Encourage independence

Supervise your child when he is doing his homework, but avoid spoon-feeding. If he makes mistakes, you can give him a few minutes to correct them on his own.

• Appreciate

When your kid has done his homework properly, appreciate him sincerely. This goes a long way in improving his focus on his studies.

Dont’s:

• Never do your kid’s homework. He will not learn the meaning of responsibility this way.

• Don’t bribe your kids with chocolates, outings, ice cream, etc. for finishing their homework, as this is a very unhealthy habit.

• Don’t force your kids to complete their homework in one go. Let them take adequate breaks in between.

• Ignore your kids when they come up with bizarre or lame excuses, such as “I am sick” or “This subject is boring”, when you ask them to do their homework.

• Don’t force your kids to take too many classes or activities. This can make them very tired, and they may not be able to focus on their homework.