Homework can be rewarding, if you know how to do the assignment. It can also be extremely frustrating if you have difficulty in the subject matter.
And let’s face it – while Mom and Dad are familiar with practically everything, there’s no way that kids can always rely on their parents to help them with some calculus problem if Mom and Dad haven’t used that skill in say, forever.
So while some parents turn to professional tutors to help, that isn’t always a viable option for one-off situations.
So what should parents do when faced with a tough homework assignment question from their kids?
Homework: A Parent’s Guide To Helping Out Without Freaking Out!