Whether or not to help a child with homework is a question that worries most parents. On the one hand, the help of an adult will help improve academic performance, on the other hand, it will deprive the child of independence and the ability to think. How to act in such a situation ?!
Many mothers mistakenly believe that helping a child with homework means completing homework on her own and sending her child to school with peace of mind. However, even with an excess of free time, it is not worth doing this, because tomorrow the situation will repeat itself and, perhaps, the child simply does not want to learn lessons on his own.
Most busy or very emotional mothers cannot bear the fact that the child learns lessons for a long time or cannot independently figure out the task and sit down next to him, doing the work for the baby. This is also wrong. The main thing is to be patient and try to explain incomprehensible material to the student.
To reduce the time spent on completing the lessons and the stress from this process, you must strictly follow the following recommendations.
A clear timetable for completing lessons
To do this, you need to discuss with the child the time at which he will start doing his homework and at what time he will finish. It is undesirable to deviate from the schedule, because a clear plan instills discipline.
Taking breaks during lessons
While preparing lessons (especially if there are many of them), it is necessary to give the child the opportunity to take a break. At this time, the student can warm up a little, have a snack or get some fresh air.
Point out mistakes
When checking a draft with homework, it is necessary to point out the child's mistakes, but in no case correct them. The way the disciple will do it himself.
Punishment for bad grades
There is no need to scold or punish a child for poor grades, because they do not always depend on poor preparation. There may be fear in front of the class or teacher, feeling unwell, distractions, etc. On the contrary, it is worth giving the child a little more time and praising his diligence, along the way explaining that there is always an opportunity to correct an unsatisfactory grade.
