Homework is a hot button issue for parents nowadays, and it’s not just about the sheer volume — it’s also about the mind-boggling complexity. Who would have thought we’d be grappling with elementary school math? Yet, here we are, and thankfully, the funny folks on Twitter get it. Here are some of their best tweets that perfectly sum up the chaos of trying to help our kids with their homework.
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Why not delegate?
Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s homework? Don’t tackle it solo. Why not pop into the nearest store and see if anyone there remembers how to do addition with groups of 10? Desperate times call for creative solutions! -
Is it just me?
A common complaint among parents is how long homework seems to take. Seriously, what did we do with all that free time before we spent our evenings trying to prevent ourselves from drowning in our drinks while we help our first grader with those 50-word Common Core math riddles? -
Not a fun time.
A 6-year-old who has been cooped up in a classroom all day, had only 25 minutes of recess, and now has to sit at the kitchen table for an hour doing homework? Yeah, that’s a recipe for disaster. -
The struggle is real.
What’s that pounding in your head? Oh, just your brain trying to remember math concepts from 1994 that you thought you’d never need. Now, as your child tackles eighth-grade math, you might feel the urge to reach for some wine. -
A prayer for relief.
Want to reclaim your evening? Just turn on the Roomba and say a little prayer for a miracle. -
The facade of success.
While you may want to project the image of having everything under control, the truth is you’re one step away from a full-on meltdown. -
It benefits them too!
A little treat can make homework more bearable. After all, “a spoonful of sugar” really does help everyone, doesn’t it? -
No shame here.
If you find yourself dealing with homework designed for 4-year-olds, it’s perfectly okay to take matters into your own hands to speed things up. -
They’d rather not either.
The only thing worse than sitting there for hours helping your child is trailing behind them, begging them to just get it done. If you manage not to lose your cool, you deserve a medal! -
Feeling foolish?
So, we can’t just say 9 x 7 equals 63? We need to draw tiny squares and make charts? Good grief, someone pass the wine!
This piece was originally published on March 10, 2016.
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Summary:
The challenges of homework can turn into a hilarious saga for parents, as illustrated by witty tweets from across the internet. From the overwhelming complexity of school assignments to the humorous attempts to make the process bearable, parents everywhere can relate to the struggles of helping their children with homework.