[Jims5543]

jyl - you just described my son when he was in public school. He easily had 3 hours a night of homework right up to 7th grade when we switched him over to private Montessori School, now if he has homework it was because he did not have enough time in class or in studyhall to complete it.

When he does have homework now its about 15 minutes to 45 minutes worth. With a few projects thrown in here and there that have to be completed at home or in study hall.

When he was in Public School, we would be at it from 7 to 10 at night, he would get home at 4:30 play for about an hour, eat dinner and do homework until it was bedtime. I have a thread on here somewhere about it I was frustrated like you. The worst part was if he had a problem learning something the teachers did not care nor would they bother to take the time to try to help him, it was up to me.

I still work with him if he has a problem but its rare now, his teachers are the best now and really care about whether or not he is getting the lesson.