Do you still help your kids review during their finals?
By robert19ph
@robert19ph (4577)
Philippines
October 10, 2008 10:08pm CST
We have three kids, the eldest is now in college and the other two in high school. When they're still in elementary, we used to review and even help them with their assignments. But when they reached high school not anymore and guess what they're getting higher grades when we're not reviewing them anymore. They even are included in the top ten overall. I don't know why for they kept in talking, laughing, playing while reviewing. In short they have shorter time in studying. They kept in telling us that they need to rest for they're tired and so on. So they need to watch their favorite tv show, play computers,etc. Have a lot of reasons. And that's the very reason why were doing it before. My wife and I were really shocked about the result but happy. Maybe they're stress when we're doing it for they're pressured. So from then on, we're just reminding them to study and that's all. How about you, what is your style?
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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11 Oct 08
Hi robert19ph,
I am free of all that as I have no children.
Tamara
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Hello tamarafireheart,
Thanks for responding. Well for that - cheers - for you're not oblige in doing it. Just enjoy everything that you're doing for when the time comes that you'll have a kids you'll understand what I'm saying. For now, you don't need to worry about anything yet. Enjoy....
Thanks for responding. Well for that - cheers - for you're not oblige in doing it. Just enjoy everything that you're doing for when the time comes that you'll have a kids you'll understand what I'm saying. For now, you don't need to worry about anything yet. Enjoy....@tamarafireheart (15384)
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12 Oct 08
Hi robert19ph,
No I cannot have children and I am past the age of having children, that is what I was trying to tell you, I would never have the experience of having children, but its ok, I'm used to it.
Tamara
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
[i]Hello mjmlagat,
That's great! It help them remember what they studied easier.
Regard.[/i] 
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
11 Oct 08
My son is in year 4, he is eight years old. Up till now I feel its my duty to help him in his homework and to help him to study. When he grows up I feel that it his duty to study so I don't believe its my duty to supervise him.
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Hello ronaldinu,
For a starter, we really are oblige to help them in doing as in everything. But as they grow up older, they're already much mature and responsible enough to do it by their own. At first I must admit that when they reached high school, there is still a feeling that what if they will fail in one of their subject. But I was wrong.
As they grow older, we're just here to guide them and remind them what they need to do.
Thanks a lot for sharing and responding.
For a starter, we really are oblige to help them in doing as in everything. But as they grow up older, they're already much mature and responsible enough to do it by their own. At first I must admit that when they reached high school, there is still a feeling that what if they will fail in one of their subject. But I was wrong.
As they grow older, we're just here to guide them and remind them what they need to do.
Thanks a lot for sharing and responding.
@felher08 (195)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
I have no time for reviewing my two kids during their exam because of my work. I arrive home usually 7:30 pm. and after this time the kids are sleepy. My wife is one who regularly review the assignments of the children, especially during exams. My only problem is the stress they also get in the style of tutoring the children. But, anyway they are already used to it.
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
[i]Hello felher08,
I usually make sure I have time for my kids and if possible I try to go home after work so I can be with them at dinner time. I usually help in their assignment specially on math, computer and science assignment. My wife do all the rest and sometimes their are subjects that she is not familiar with and we both work together to help our kids with their shool work. They are better now as they grow and are coping up.
Regards.[/i]
@yanksfan1974 (35)
• United States
11 Oct 08
Education is not what it used to be. i have eight year old twins that are learning things that I learned in 8th grade. i really enjoy helping them with their homework but sometimes its more than I can handle. Messed up huh? i am glad that kids are getting a better education than I had, but I wish I could help them more
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
hello yanksfan,
Wow, having twins is really a tough job for you need to do it twice as much compared to having one kid. It's really hard especially when they're just still babies and maybe more harder than as they grow up.
I know your feeling for we're like that too when our kids were still in grade school. They have of different interests, likes and time when to study that we're the one who were adjusting. Guess all we have to do is to be more patient to them. And you are right too for the kids now are getting better education compared to us for them are in private school. Your twins are just doing great and fine. They can do it by their own in no time.
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Wow, having twins is really a tough job for you need to do it twice as much compared to having one kid. It's really hard especially when they're just still babies and maybe more harder than as they grow up.
I know your feeling for we're like that too when our kids were still in grade school. They have of different interests, likes and time when to study that we're the one who were adjusting. Guess all we have to do is to be more patient to them. And you are right too for the kids now are getting better education compared to us for them are in private school. Your twins are just doing great and fine. They can do it by their own in no time.
@jheLaichie (4438)
• Philippines
3 May 09
when im was still on my elementary days., my mom would always help me out on my assignments and projects... and become my teacher when im home and give me quizzes when im going to have my exams and periodicals... and im so thankful she did all of those things to me... but when she thought that i could do it... she'll leave me alone... but at the end of it., she always give me reviews on things that needed to be reviewed!
@msedge (4011)
• United States
5 Jan 09
I used to do it when my daughter started to go to school until she graduated in Elementary but since we moved her in the US,she said its easier her and they just study in school during breaktime.She has also having good grades.So i guess its better to live them alone studying because they know how they could easily remember their lessons or they have their own way of studying.
