The Frequency and Severity of Parent-Child Conflict due to Homework in Two Infant/Primary Schools

Abstract

Over 300 parents from two infant/primary schools responded to a survey concerning parent-child conflict associated with homework. Results show that 1 in 4 parents report that there is a substantial amount of tension concomitant with homework and that for many the problem is not transient but has been present for a long time. The implications of these findings on the benefit of homework as a learning activity, and also on the effect such conflict may have on the parent-child relationship, are discussed.