The day our children are born is quite possibly one of the happiest days of our lives. We vow to protect them and keep them safe at all costs. But sometimes, our efforts actually backfire and hold our children back from growing into independent people. Teaching kids how to be self-sufficient is incredibly important, but it’s also a huge challenge for many. May we all become more aware of these so our kids can learn self-advocacy and grow up to be independent, successful adults.
Please stop doing homework for your kids
This happens across all age groups. While you stepping in on homework assignments might get them credit and even a good grade for the assignment, students won’t learn and retain the information. Students need to figure things out on their own, which means they need to decipher what is difficult and what may need more attention.
It’s okay for homework to be challenging. Yes, they can ask you a question, or you might steer them in the right direction. But if they are having trouble, have them reach out to their teacher directly.