Never do homework for your children. Encourage them, correct, and assist, but do not do their work. Seek help for children who have learning problems. If your child has a learning problem that makes writing laborious, use of a computer will help, but not solve this problem. Buying a computer is not the complete answer.
Parents still have to encourage, check, and assist some students.
Talk with the teacher about handling of assignments with children who have writing difficulties. Sometimes these children can be given shorter assignments or can do a portion of the written work orally or through special reports. Work with your children to help them get directly into their work without wasting time. Work with your children on effective review techniques for tests. If they have been doing consistent home study and using the computer for organization and learning help, preparing for tests should come without difficulty.