DH and I don't help unless we are asked, which does happen on occasion. Two events led us to this point:
1. DS 5th grade poetry unit. A very involved unit, which included analysis of a new poem every week. I helped with one analysis - I must say, I was extremely proud of my little thesis. I had half a mind to call up my old college profs for some witty banter and in-depth discussion of said poem. Well. Out of a grading scale of 1-5, "I" received a 2.
2. DD 7th grade science. We were going over a study sheet for an upcoming test. DH, who has a PhD in chemistry, practically jumped out of his skin when he noticed that a property of magnesium was misrepresented. A lengthy discussion of the periodic table ensued. DD got a "D" on that test.
So, our new policy, with DD a sophomore and DS in 7th grade is this: straight A's = no hassle from the parents. We check their grades online every other week or so - we have had a few occasions of weekend groundings until the grades righted themselves; a few very rocky weeks here and there, but basically OK. DD just got her PLAN (the pre-ACT) results back - DH and I were both pleasantly shocked that she did extremely well. Sometimes it really does all work out in the end
1. DS 5th grade poetry unit. A very involved unit, which included analysis of a new poem every week. I helped with one analysis - I must say, I was extremely proud of my little thesis. I had half a mind to call up my old college profs for some witty banter and in-depth discussion of said poem. Well. Out of a grading scale of 1-5, "I" received a 2.
2. DD 7th grade science. We were going over a study sheet for an upcoming test. DH, who has a PhD in chemistry, practically jumped out of his skin when he noticed that a property of magnesium was misrepresented. A lengthy discussion of the periodic table ensued. DD got a "D" on that test.
So, our new policy, with DD a sophomore and DS in 7th grade is this: straight A's = no hassle from the parents. We check their grades online every other week or so - we have had a few occasions of weekend groundings until the grades righted themselves; a few very rocky weeks here and there, but basically OK. DD just got her PLAN (the pre-ACT) results back - DH and I were both pleasantly shocked that she did extremely well. Sometimes it really does all work out in the end