My Room for Debate topic that I chose was "Whose work is homework?" Should parents help their children with their homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good? My brother and I are a perfect example to this probable cause. When I was little my parents set a place, a set time and a set way to do my homework. I had to sit at the dining room table, do my homework after I changed out of my uniform, and my time frame escape would equal to an hour or two because I know afterwards I want to go outside. The challenge was to finish my homework in time for me to still have time to go outside and play with my friends before the street lights came on.
But with my brother they don't really help him with homework due to their shifts at work. My mom works during the day, and my dad works at night but he sleeps during the day. After he cooks dinner he goes back to sleep so homework help is neglected. In result my brother doesn't ask question to whether his right or wrong. He doesn't ask anyone to check it and when it is check it’s a bunch of chicken scratch. He just submits whatever and doesn't put any effort in his work. To the point I had to ask him if “Do your teacher even check your homework?”
Therefore I agree with Erika A. Patall -an assistant professor of educational a psychology in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin- she says," When it comes to helping with homework, education and psychology research suggests that it all depends on how parents become involved. When kids feel like homework has value and doing it is their own choice, it will seem more interesting and leads to greater achievement. I agree that a parent help can backfire when it involves in providing instruction on homework content. Parents will support their kids' school success when they communicate and help students develop a homework routine. By having that set place, time, and way to complete homework, they can overcome challenges while doing homework, take more responsibility for learning, and do better in school. It’s modeling study strategies, helping your child set goals and make plans for completing homework. When a child struggles with homework, parents sometimes have an instinct to take control by using commands, incentives, or doing the work themselves. That creates this laziness in the child when it comes to homework, it becomes a chore, which make the child uninterested. Instead of that instinct, the parent should explain why even the most hard or boring homework can help the child in the long run accomplish personal goals.
But with my brother they don't really help him with homework due to their shifts at work. My mom works during the day, and my dad works at night but he sleeps during the day. After he cooks dinner he goes back to sleep so homework help is neglected. In result my brother doesn't ask question to whether his right or wrong. He doesn't ask anyone to check it and when it is check it’s a bunch of chicken scratch. He just submits whatever and doesn't put any effort in his work. To the point I had to ask him if “Do your teacher even check your homework?”
Therefore I agree with Erika A. Patall -an assistant professor of educational a psychology in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin- she says," When it comes to helping with homework, education and psychology research suggests that it all depends on how parents become involved. When kids feel like homework has value and doing it is their own choice, it will seem more interesting and leads to greater achievement. I agree that a parent help can backfire when it involves in providing instruction on homework content. Parents will support their kids' school success when they communicate and help students develop a homework routine. By having that set place, time, and way to complete homework, they can overcome challenges while doing homework, take more responsibility for learning, and do better in school. It’s modeling study strategies, helping your child set goals and make plans for completing homework. When a child struggles with homework, parents sometimes have an instinct to take control by using commands, incentives, or doing the work themselves. That creates this laziness in the child when it comes to homework, it becomes a chore, which make the child uninterested. Instead of that instinct, the parent should explain why even the most hard or boring homework can help the child in the long run accomplish personal goals.