Some very good reasons why children should always do their own homework

by Shirley Marie Bradby

October 07, 2018

Some very good reasons why children should always do their own homework
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Starting school on the right foot, is never simple, especially during the first years. Children are faced with a new reality made up of duties and tasks to learn to do on their own.

For this reason, it is important that they learn as soon as possible a study method that can then support them in the following years.

Learning to study independently has its advantages but can also be very difficult if parents do not face the issue with the right precautions ...

via mother.ly

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It is important to have a good method of study starting from the very first years of school. In fact, children must learn to do their homework without the help of a parent by their side as soon as possible!

Obviously, every child is a world apart. However, generally around the age of 6, a child begins to have the awareness of having to do homework to get good academic results. However, there are children who are more precocious than others, so parents must be assured of several factors before "abandoning" their child to self-study. 

  • It is important to know how much your children can be responsible, before teaching them to do homework alone. They must understand that not doing their homework leads to negative consequences at the scholastic level 
  • The place used for studying must be quiet and comforting. A child should feel at ease ... 
  • Parents must play a cooperative role, that is to say, one that guides the child towards gradual autonomy while studying

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We are aware of the various difficulties facing every parent, furthermore, parents must also be good at understanding and anticipating the needs of a child. The advantages, however, that can be obtained from this situation are very important for their growth and are essentially three. 

  • Studying will be more motivating thanks to the constancy and discipline developed by studying autonomously  
  • An enhanced self-esteem from achieving the goals set
  • Children who succeed in organizing themselves in their studies are also more autonomous in everyday life.

However, this cannot be achieved without adopting some indispensable advice if you want to simplify your life considerably. To start, it is essential that the child establishes a study routine, doing homework must become a daily habit at set times. It is important to regulate study times alternating between those of rest and leisure. But the latter must not become a source of distraction!

When studying, the environment must generate peace and tranquility and allow children to concentrate. Remember, that even if it is important that they do their homework independently, they still need your help. Try to be a guide and give them advice on how to approach studying, such as how to make charts or diagrams that are useful for learning complex topics.

Try to follow these tips and you will see that your children will thank you one day!

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