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avatarBud
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My middle school son seems to always need parental support in getting his home work done. What can I do to help him to be self sufficient?



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avatarBryan.EduGuide
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That's pretty common. When the work load changes in middle school, most kids have to learn a whole new way to manage their studies or they'll struggle to keep up.

Chastity Pratt shared some great advice here about her experience helping Dion:

Discipline-That-Works-with-Middle-Schoolers

I've also found "The Myth of Laziness" to be a helpful source.
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I think that you should still help him with his homework, but gradually let him be more independent with his homework.
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Maybe make a list with him of what his assignments are, and then tell him that you will help him with one -- which one does he want help on? That way, you might avoid getting dragged into every assignment and help him be more self sufficient.
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