Why do liberal educators think that practice in sports and music is good but homework (i.e. practice !) in academic subjects is bad?
I did something similar with my daughter as to what my father did with me, the TV didn't go on until homework was done and done to my satisfaction. Meaning it was correct! I sat at the dining room table with her or in her room at her desk until the standard was met. In elementary school my daughter's performance was "so-so" but by doing the above around middle school a light clicked on with her. She started thinking , ' Hey I like being known as smart!' Also by doing the homework right away rather then argue about it she found out she actually had more time for play. Which resulted in time for social activities, cheerleader, sports e.g., Tae Kwon Do - 2nd degreee Black Belt, etc.
She graduated from college with a dual major in Chemistry and Physics, minors in Math and Classics and is now working on her PhD in Chemical Engineering.
She's obviously an individual with exceptional ability.
A couple of our kids are in engineering and computer programming and received merit scholarships, but another of our kids works relentlessly at math yet can't seem to rise past the average level. On the other hand, the first time he took the SATs he got an 800 on the verbal side of the test. We have a 9 yo who breezed through algebra I, and an 8th grader who struggles with pre-algebra. All taught at home, so can't blame the differences on instruction, or bad materials, or lack of time on task. I agree that practice is essential (particularly in our weak areas) but don't believe it can raise us above our natural limits.
Why do liberal educators think that practice in sports and music is good but homework (i.e. practice !) in academic subjects is bad?
I've been under the impression that kids are getting lots of homework these days, and that it's the parents who are complaining. My niece (in kindergarten!) has nightly homework, which seems ridiculous.
Ultimately when parents (such as yourself) value education, their children will absorb their values.