Ending a Homework Problem

I can really relate to the parent whose middle-schooler could not do homework. My 11-year-old son is also very smart but has difficulty with homework. In the past, it has taken hours and tears from both of us just to get a couple of sentences on paper. Writing seems to be his toughest task. Having him use the computer to complete his homework, or even typing the answers for him as he dictates, has worked for us.
My son also responds well with one hour of playtime after school, followed by a one-hour limit on homework time. If he doesn't finish his work in one hour, he goes to school to face the consequences. He has not fought his homework responsibility nearly as much since we implemented this plan.
My son's teacher told me anything over an hour is too much homework time. When my child was younger, we had success with homework races. I'd set the timer when he started a worksheet, and he'd see how fast he could do it. I almost fell over when formerly 3-hour worksheets were done in an amazing 10 minutes or less! I guess he found it fun and challenging, and it worked for nearly that entire year! Try different strategies, and good luck. - Fewer Homework Problems
Answer: We love to hear success stories and are pleased to share your good hints with our readers. What works for one child might well work for another.
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