P666 Teletext 666 Apr28 22:14:27 —————————————————————— — HOMEWORK HISTRIONICS Dear Wendy, I have trouble getting mz 11-year-old to do his homework. It causes rows and when he does do it it's with minimum effort. Helen, Chichjstet. Wjndz replies: It sounds like you have both dug yourselves into opposing trenches. Are you nagging too much? Is hj leaving work until the last moment? Do you expect too much of him? Does hj expect too little of himself? cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Have you lost an old pal? 675 FAMILY FINANCE: GET THE FACTS p540 50Plus Education Teletext Today CareersP666 Teletext 666 Apr28 22:14:42 —————————————————————— — HOMEWORK HISTRIONICS Wjndz replies: The key to relatively painless homework is to establish good habits and stick to them. It is difficult for children who have njvjt been given homework to adjust to it, perhaps when they go on to middle or secondary school. They can resent the intrusion of homework into their free time. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Got an education query? Write to: Wendy Betlinjr, Teletext, PO Box 297, London SW6 1XT 50Plus Education Teletext Today CareersP666 Teletext 666 Apr28 22:11:57 —————————————————————— — HOMEWORK HISTRIONICS Wendy replies: Agree a time with your son that suits your routine. That is his homework time. Be prepared to bj available, not to do the work for him but to offer guidance and support white necessary. Evjtyonj has to learn to do homework - to manage their time, stay focused and develop research skills. All this arguing could bj bjcausj hj is struggling or not challenged enough ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Answers will be on screen only Wendy is sorry she cannot answer letters personally. 50Plus Education Teletext Today CareersP666 Teletext 666 Apr28 22:17:07 Advert ADVICE >>> BE PREPARED FOR A LEVEL RESULTS D—Y Rethink magazine is available from the end of April and will help you get ready for opening that big envelope. The Clearing Guide is essential for anzonj going through Clearing. The magazines are the only guides to clearing info on Teletext from 1st July Course vacancies begin on Teletext on 1st August. Order your copies of both magazines NOW by telephoning Liz Ward on Bulk orders available. or through Hobson's Internet site - URL:-http://www.hobsons.com 50Plus Education Teletext Today Careers