How much homework for kindergarten?

[arkieb1]

And I mean this with all due respect. In about 1 to 2 years, you may find that even the most reasonable rules and boundaries are not so readily respected by your son. They hit an age where they have a voice and a will that they will use whether we agree or not.

We had no problem with setting boundaries. It wasn't a democracy in my home but we were fair and patient, and things went fairly smoothly...until ages 13 - 14.

Just sayin'.

I used to teach classes of 30+ kids that age, specialising in two ends of the spectrum - gifted and talented kids at one end and the kids that throw chairs, can't read or write and carry weapons to school, climb out windows and hit people when angry or frustrated at the other so I'm not expecting anything I haven't had to deal with in a past life. If my kid gets out of line in any area at 13, 14 or older, I'm more than willing to turn into strict boring commando Mummy that bans him from everything he likes and enjoys if need be.

@StephanieLynn - we were lucky we used to have a place (it's now moved) that taught things like coding, how to use laser printers, robotics etc for children aged 3 to 15 nearby for about 6 years when my son was younger. The people that ran it were amazing!!!!

The kid that is the hacker is off the charts brilliant in just about every area, so hopefully he uses it for good in the future. I'm in awe and at the same time scared (one of their not so honest friends also 11 was trying to talk them into using adults credit cards (not the naughty kids parents) to download things from the Itunes store that he wanted without them being able to trace who did it, for example) of what he can do.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@Daisys and Diamonds, he does enjoy books, he likes when I read to him, he just has no desire to learn to read by himself. We've been reading to both our kids since their were newborns, I still remember our oldest would pick out the books he wanted read to him before he could talk. Miss those days!

 

[Begonia]

Parenting is a touchy subject. What works for one family often does not work for another. Learning to adapt to the changing needs of your child/children is a skill that becomes especially important as they hit the teen years. That is a difficult time for teens, and maintaining a connection between parent and child is vital.

I applaud all you parents/mentors/aunts/uncles who have written in and shared your wisdom and experience.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds, he does enjoy books, he likes when I read to him, he just has no desire to learn to read by himself. We've been reading to both our kids since their were newborns, I still remember our oldest would pick out the books he wanted read to him before he could talk. Miss those days!

well that's really great.
im sure in time he will inherit the love of reading
but probably not from his present teachers