My son is only in second grade but he’s already developed strong feelings about homework. Well, one strong feeling: hate. He’s really bright, but he can’t stand to sit down to tackle a few workbook pages when there are toys to be played with and soccer balls to be kicked. While the homework itself only takes him 10 to 15 minutes, he’s been known to spend 45 excruciating minutes stalling and making up excuses about why homework isn’t fair before getting to work. Sound familiar? I asked some other moms if home work avoidance was an issue at their house and discovered I am so not alone. Here’s how other kids hilariously try to get out of homework time. #7 is my personal favorite. What’s yours? Image © iStock.com/Tetyana Rusanova More from The Stir: School Homework for Young Kids Shouldn’t be a Giant Drag More from The Stir: Schools That Give Preschoolers Homework Deserve a Big Fat “F” More from The Stir: 10 Reasons Homework Sucks
title: “14 Hilarious Excuses Kids Give To Avoid Homework” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Anna Smith”
My son is only in second grade but he’s already developed strong feelings about homework. Well, one strong feeling: hate. He’s really bright, but he can’t stand to sit down to tackle a few workbook pages when there are toys to be played with and soccer balls to be kicked. While the homework itself only takes him 10 to 15 minutes, he’s been known to spend 45 excruciating minutes stalling and making up excuses about why homework isn’t fair before getting to work. Sound familiar? I asked some other moms if home work avoidance was an issue at their house and discovered I am so not alone. Here’s how other kids hilariously try to get out of homework time. #7 is my personal favorite. What’s yours? Image © iStock.com/Tetyana Rusanova More from The Stir: School Homework for Young Kids Shouldn’t be a Giant Drag More from The Stir: Schools That Give Preschoolers Homework Deserve a Big Fat “F” More from The Stir: 10 Reasons Homework Sucks
title: “14 Hilarious Excuses Kids Give To Avoid Homework” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-08” author: “Victor Corrado”
My son is only in second grade but he’s already developed strong feelings about homework. Well, one strong feeling: hate. He’s really bright, but he can’t stand to sit down to tackle a few workbook pages when there are toys to be played with and soccer balls to be kicked. While the homework itself only takes him 10 to 15 minutes, he’s been known to spend 45 excruciating minutes stalling and making up excuses about why homework isn’t fair before getting to work. Sound familiar? I asked some other moms if home work avoidance was an issue at their house and discovered I am so not alone. Here’s how other kids hilariously try to get out of homework time. #7 is my personal favorite. What’s yours? Image © iStock.com/Tetyana Rusanova More from The Stir: School Homework for Young Kids Shouldn’t be a Giant Drag More from The Stir: Schools That Give Preschoolers Homework Deserve a Big Fat “F” More from The Stir: 10 Reasons Homework Sucks
title: “14 Hilarious Excuses Kids Give To Avoid Homework” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Darryl Marlin”
My son is only in second grade but he’s already developed strong feelings about homework. Well, one strong feeling: hate. He’s really bright, but he can’t stand to sit down to tackle a few workbook pages when there are toys to be played with and soccer balls to be kicked. While the homework itself only takes him 10 to 15 minutes, he’s been known to spend 45 excruciating minutes stalling and making up excuses about why homework isn’t fair before getting to work. Sound familiar? I asked some other moms if home work avoidance was an issue at their house and discovered I am so not alone. Here’s how other kids hilariously try to get out of homework time. #7 is my personal favorite. What’s yours? Image © iStock.com/Tetyana Rusanova More from The Stir: School Homework for Young Kids Shouldn’t be a Giant Drag More from The Stir: Schools That Give Preschoolers Homework Deserve a Big Fat “F” More from The Stir: 10 Reasons Homework Sucks
