Question
Why can’t children complete their homework independently? They drag their feet even when adults help. We’ve tested for high lead levels and taken chelating drugs, but there’s been no effect. What assistance is needed to improve this situation?
Answer
Firstly, it’s important to help children understand the importance of homework and the necessity of completing it. Educate them on the need for careful and timely completion of assignments. Make them realize that learning skills require reinforcement through homework, and that completing assignments is every student’s responsibility. From an ideological perspective, provide children with the correct concept. Secondly, teach children time management. Children naturally love to play, which is normal. However, if they delay necessary tasks due to playing, it needs to be corrected. Parents can help children learn time management. Initially, parents can assist by scheduling their child’s activities, deciding what to do first, what next, when to play, and when to do homework. Once they get into a routine, children can start creating their own schedules. They are more likely to adhere to schedules they have created themselves. Survival Tips: Secondly, parents should avoid accompanying their children while doing homework. Teachers believe that when parents accompany their children, they often unconsciously guide them on what to do and what not to do. This frequent interruption can distract the child’s attention. At the same time, it may also create a strong dependence on parents, leading to bad habits of not wanting to think independently or work hard on their homework.