Back to school is around the corner, in a few weeks children will be immersed in the daily routine of study and learning. One of the biggest headaches for parents in this regard is that children do their homework every day. Children have to learn to organize their time, so that their homework does not occupy the entire afternoon and therefore end up rejecting it.
Helping children to carry out their tasks is important, they need to know that they have the support of their elders to solve doubts that can block them and spoil an entire task. But it is also important that parents teach children to be independent and responsible with their duties. For the moment, this is their greatest responsibility and therefore it is essential that children understand it as such.
Many parents make the mistake of helping so much with homework that they end up doing it themselves instead of the children. This is totally understandable, the little ones get overwhelmed when they don't know how to do something, they get frustrated and lose patience. But in these cases, it is better to stop for a moment, do another activity for a few minutes, sing and dance a song, and then take the task again.
Teach children to do homework
When a young child understands the responsibility of doing homework each day, learn to manage your work. This lesson will serve you throughout your life, when your obligations and tasks become more complicated as you progress in your studies.
Your job as a mother or father is to teach your son or daughter the responsibility of keeping your homework up to date. Plus, with a few simple tricks, you can help him organize his time so that work gets done more effectively.
Help your child only when necessary
You do not sit by his side while the child is doing homework, you will only lose patience if it takes too long and you cannot dedicate it to other things. The child will not make an effort, nor will he think about how to solve the problem if you are by his side and you solve it the first time. You must offer your help and the child must know it, but before picking up the pencil and solving it, encourage your child to do it alone. If you see that he is overwhelmed or that it is too complicated, give him a hand and get on with your things. Thus you will be promoting your child's independence.
Show interest in their homework
Instead of asking him to show you the job to see if he has done it right, ask the child to explain what the job consists of. If it is an essay that he reads it to you or if it is a math problem that explains how it is solved. In this way, you will be showing interest in the things you learn every day. While you can check if he has done well, if not, you can guide him on the right path without making him see that he has done it wrong, as if you were discovering it together.
Homework always in your work zone
It is important that establish a suitable work zone for the child, that has good lighting and ventilation. Try not to have distractions in sight, so it is not recommended that the television be on while you work. Whether it is in your bedroom, dining room or kitchen, make sure you have enough space, a good seat where you are comfortable and where you have everything you need at hand.
Much patience
Some children have an easier time retaining concepts, others need more support and more explanations. This should not be a reason for comparison. It is not recommended that you use this to pressure your child, phrases like, surely Manolito has already finished and is playing in the park, it can make the child unmotivated and feel inferior. If your child takes a long time to do his homework, encourage him and make him see that his effort will be worth it in the future.
Do not reward their work with gifts
Doing school homework is their obligation, therefore, you should celebrate that your child is a worker but with words, affectionate gestures and congratulations. A gift, be it a toy, a candy or any prize, can send the wrong message to the child. Congratulations should be in the form of pride, kisses, hugs and shows of affection.