Parent Homework Networks - Schools can assist parents to organize parent networks that supervise afternoon and evening homework sessions. In these sessions, which are particularly useful for single or working parents, several parents agree to host a group of children on a rotating basis and provide them with a supervised and quiet place to study and do homework. These materials should contain easy instructions for use and could assist parents in engaging their children in discussing concepts that relate to topics in social studies, history, and many other curriculum areas. The changes of the last decade that we have seen in social patterns in this country are reflected in our secondary schools. Schools and parents must understand the ways in which these factors affect students.
Adolescence is a time when children seek greater autonomy.
Students may not want their parents to play the same role in their schooling that they once did. Parents of adolescent children are more likely to be divorced or single parents than are parents of elementary school children. Strategies for Addressing Parents' Need for Assistance with Adolescents Parent Education - Many schools offer workshops and educational series for parents on issues related to adolescent development. Parents are responsive to programs that offer opportunities to learn about and discuss the difficult issues of adolescence. Some innovative programs link parents' educational activities with their children's curriculum.