Homework headache ignites parental fury: ‘Teach your kid that adults can be wrong too’
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Homework can often be a source of contention between students, parents, and teachers, especially when there's a disagreement over the answers.
Recently, a seemingly straightforward English assignment has sparked a fiery debate among parents who question the accuracy of a teacher's correction.
The homework was for a year two class, where students were asked to identify the correct synonym for various words.
The word that caused the uproar was 'ideal'. The options given were 'sweet', 'nice', 'perfect', 'identical', and 'interesting'.
The student, believing they understood the task, circled 'perfect' as the synonym for 'ideal'. However, the teacher marked this as incorrect, indicating that 'interesting' was the 'correct' synonym.
This decision left one parent baffled and asking, ‘Am I crazy?’
They took to social media to share their frustration and seek validation from other parents.
They weren't disappointed, as the online community rallied to their side, expressing their disbelief and anger over the teacher's choice.
One person commented, ‘“Interesting” is not even a synonym to “ideal”. Completely different meanings.’
Another added, ‘“Ideal” does not work with “interesting” as a synonym. I'm mad for you.’
‘At least it's a good opportunity to teach your kid that adults can be wrong too,’ a third user added.
The mother, seeking clarity rather than conflict, emailed the teacher to discuss the matter.
She expressed that she wasn't angry but simply confused by the correction.
How the teacher responded was not revealed.
Another parent shared their confusion over their year one’s ‘unreasonably complicated’ homework.
The worksheet asked the child to identify items from illustrations and write their names down.
The task was made more challenging by stipulating that no words could be longer than four letters.
The first three questions, featuring a tub, the number ‘10’, and a spinning top, were straightforward enough.
But a question on a rabbit stumped both the child and the parent, prompting a plea for help on social media.
The parent shared a photo of the worksheet, which focused on the letter ‘T’ and his son's previous answers.
‘What 3-4 letter word is this?’ he asked.
The post received an outpouring of support and suggestions, highlighting the collective effort of the internet trying to navigate the complexities of this child’s homework.
No clear answer emerged from the post’s comment section, and no update to the post was made.
These stories are just the latest additions to a series of accounts detailing children's homework inaccuracies or assignments deemed ‘overly complicated’.
This year one’s homework has sparked a heated discussion online, with many parents offering different interpretations and justifications for various answers to the assignment. You can read more about the story here.
Have you or your family members experienced similar homework headaches? How did you handle the situation? Share your stories and advice in the comments below!
Recently, a seemingly straightforward English assignment has sparked a fiery debate among parents who question the accuracy of a teacher's correction.
The homework was for a year two class, where students were asked to identify the correct synonym for various words.
The word that caused the uproar was 'ideal'. The options given were 'sweet', 'nice', 'perfect', 'identical', and 'interesting'.
The student, believing they understood the task, circled 'perfect' as the synonym for 'ideal'. However, the teacher marked this as incorrect, indicating that 'interesting' was the 'correct' synonym.
A photo of a young child’s homework was shared online, confusing parents as the seemingly correct answer was marked wrong. Image Source: Reddit / UnbelieverCrow / OllieSDdog
They took to social media to share their frustration and seek validation from other parents.
They weren't disappointed, as the online community rallied to their side, expressing their disbelief and anger over the teacher's choice.
One person commented, ‘“Interesting” is not even a synonym to “ideal”. Completely different meanings.’
Another added, ‘“Ideal” does not work with “interesting” as a synonym. I'm mad for you.’
‘At least it's a good opportunity to teach your kid that adults can be wrong too,’ a third user added.
The mother, seeking clarity rather than conflict, emailed the teacher to discuss the matter.
She expressed that she wasn't angry but simply confused by the correction.
How the teacher responded was not revealed.
Another parent shared their confusion over their year one’s ‘unreasonably complicated’ homework.
The worksheet asked the child to identify items from illustrations and write their names down.
The task was made more challenging by stipulating that no words could be longer than four letters.
The first three questions, featuring a tub, the number ‘10’, and a spinning top, were straightforward enough.
But a question on a rabbit stumped both the child and the parent, prompting a plea for help on social media.
The parent shared a photo of the worksheet, which focused on the letter ‘T’ and his son's previous answers.
‘What 3-4 letter word is this?’ he asked.
The post received an outpouring of support and suggestions, highlighting the collective effort of the internet trying to navigate the complexities of this child’s homework.
No clear answer emerged from the post’s comment section, and no update to the post was made.
These stories are just the latest additions to a series of accounts detailing children's homework inaccuracies or assignments deemed ‘overly complicated’.
This year one’s homework has sparked a heated discussion online, with many parents offering different interpretations and justifications for various answers to the assignment. You can read more about the story here.
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