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Dr Susan Hallam of the UK Institute of Education is about to become a hero amongst our younger citizens. Analyzing 75 years of research by the Institute she has concluded that homework is almost a complete waste of time particularly when parents attempt to assist the child.
The most productive environment for out of class study is after-school learning clubs, away from the potentially disruptive influence of parents. Anxiety, boredom, fatigue and emotional exhaustion are about the only things that students gain from in home study.
Dr Hallam says
Parents have the most positive influence when they offer moral support, make appropriate resources available and discuss general issues. They should only actually help with homework when their children specifically ask them to.
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