"polzovatel" wrote in
ps.com:

Hi,
I've got a question about homework for a 5 year old.

My opinion is that you should encourage his independence
even at this early age ,explain to the child what's needed
to be done and how to do it , let him do it by himself as
much as possible, leave it as it is if even it's not
perfect and help him if he asks for assistance .

My husband seems to think that he's got to stand behind his
back all the time, point out every time when he does not
form a perfect letter, rub it out and ask him to do it
again and again... I think from such an experience the
child might just hate the whole process in the future or
alternatively expect detailed instructions and approvals
from us when he's much older.

Any views?

yeah. homework for 5 year olds is insane.
but since your school sends homework, do NOT micromanage.
please sit with him & help if he needs it. a good way to do
that is to have him do his work at a kitchen table while you
make dinner.
i agree with you that your husband's method is not very good.
my dad wanted to micromanage & i *did* hate (and generally
'lost') my homework...
lee

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