As any parent, I am responsible for assisting the youngun in her homework if and when she has an issue.
so far in her studies this has not been an issue.
however, this year for ninth grade she was placed in a group of "gifted" children that have their own curriculum for the school year of classes just a step above the normal advanced classes.
so now, I am being forced to figure out things like her basic engineering class, (I never did no engineering to speak of)

Visual Basic ( COBOL, FORTRAN,PASCAL? yes, basic no)

some seriously college level language arts, (please look at my writing skills on here, no other explanation is needed)

oh well, at least I can still keep up with her math and chemistry for now.
I fear that by next year I will be reduced to cleaning the home windows with my tongue when the homework is being done.

I did manage to download a Visual Basic Compiler for my puter, so maybe I can learn this fast enough to be able to help some here.

the child is fast becoming on her own when it comes to the schoolwork. I guess it had to happen sooner or later.

anyone have a good source for on line learning of any of these things? forget the language arts, hell, I can barely spell it let alone learn it.

VB.Net Tutorial (http://www.java2s.com/Tutorial/VB/CatalogVB.htm)

VB.Net Tutorial (http://www.java2s.com/Tutorial/VB/CatalogVB.htm)
thanks, I added it to my favorites.
Gives me a chance not to look too damn dumb when the time comes.

she asked a question the other night and I now know what obama feels like when the teleprompter goes out on him.

thanks, I added it to my favorites.
Gives me a chance not to look too damn dumb when the time comes.

she asked a question the other night and I now know what obama feels like when the teleprompter goes out on him.

That's one of the reasons I'm looking to retire soon. All new learning and technology that I have no real interest in. Time for a younger generation to take over.

Kudos to the daughter.

Why in the world would anyone be helping their kid with homework beyond the 5th grade...:confused:

This little item will keep you useful...

Why in the world would anyone be helping their kid with homework beyond the 5th grade...:confused:
I know, its really foolish to keep helping the kids.

If only I would have stopped sooner, maybe I would not be in this predicament right now trying to figure out how to deal with a 9th grader that is taking college level courses.

what a fool I have been.

Just so I understand, are you basically saying that no matter what grades the child is getting, the parents should not try to help them improve after a certain level???

WOW

thanks, I added it to my favorites.
Gives me a chance not to look too damn dumb when the time comes.

she asked a question the other night and I now know what obama feels like when the teleprompter goes out on him.

Visual Basic is fun and easy.. I'm sure they aren't going to do any COmputer Science theory with their programming, so what they will do will probably be a lot of fun.

Compared to the languages you know VB is MUCH closer to the spoken word, and easy to comprehend. That and the GUI to write the code is VERY cool..

I know, its really foolish to keep helping the kids.

If only I would have stopped sooner, maybe I would not be in this predicament right now trying to figure out how to deal with a 9th grader that is taking college level courses.

what a fool I have been.

Just so I understand, are you basically saying that no matter what grades the child is getting, the parents should not try to help them improve after a certain level???

WOW

Yes, that is exactly what she is saying. Unless you would like skillet girl to remain with you, living in your house, having you drive her everywhere she needs to go (the mall, work, bars, etc.) until she is in her mid-twenties or older, you need to cut those apron strings NOW!! Please believe me! I speak from experience... :cds:

On a serious note, teach her how to research information on the internet and be information literate and you won't have to worry about it again. It's the modern equivalent of the old "give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime". Wise advice, my friend.. ('scuse me, I have to go research who first said that now...).

Research completed: chinese proverb http://www.quotesandsayings.com/quotes/teacher/ (http://www.quotesandsayings.com/quotes/teacher/)

As any parent, I am responsible for assisting the youngun in her homework if and when she has an issue.
so far in her studies this has not been an issue.
however, this year for ninth grade she was placed in a group of "gifted" children that have their own curriculum for the school year of classes just a step above the normal advanced classes.
so now, I am being forced to figure out things like her basic engineering class, (I never did no engineering to speak of)

Visual Basic ( COBOL, FORTRAN,PASCAL? yes, basic no)

some seriously college level language arts, (please look at my writing skills on here, no other explanation is needed)

oh well, at least I can still keep up with her math and chemistry for now.
I fear that by next year I will be reduced to cleaning the home windows with my tongue when the homework is being done.

I did manage to download a Visual Basic Compiler for my puter, so maybe I can learn this fast enough to be able to help some here.

the child is fast becoming on her own when it comes to the schoolwork. I guess it had to happen sooner or later.

anyone have a good source for on line learning of any of these things? forget the language arts, hell, I can barely spell it let alone learn it.

NEA, you are not suppose to be smart, Oh an you are a parent and tell you're is things that dont go with are falsify.

NEA, you are not suppose to be smart, Oh an you are a parent and tell you're is things that dont go with are falsify.
can someone explain this to me?

On a serious note, teach her how to research information on the internet and be information literate and you won't have to worry about it again. It's the modern equivalent of the old "give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime". Wise advice, my friend.. ('scuse me, I have to go research who first said that now...).

Ding ding ding. Ed Zachary. If you find yourself having to help them with homework on a regular basis... who exactly is learning what?

NEA, you are not suppose to be smart, Oh an you are a parent and tell you're is things that dont go with are falsify.

:yeahthat: Yeah, what he said. So there.

:yeahthat: Yeah, what he said. So there.
Did you understand what you quoted? :confused: I guess juggling will soon begin. :lol:

Did you understand what you quoted? :confused: I guess juggling will soon begin. :lol:

:smack: :blushing:

Ding ding ding. Ed Zachary. If you find yourself having to help them with homework on a regular basis... who exactly is learning what?

Homework is supposed to be practice/reinforcement of what was learned in class so if the student is needing help regularly then I would take that as a sign they may be struggling with the class.

Contact the teacher, there may be a study group available for the advanced classes that would benefit your situation.

Kudos for being involved and congrats on the advanced courses but be sure to keep tabs on overload.

Just so I understand, are you basically saying that no matter what grades the child is getting, the parents should not try to help them improve after a certain level???



Not only stop helping them improve, but stop helping them AT ALL.

My oldest has about another 2 years, and then he better have a job, or he will have nowhere to live ... and he's not getting any of my food either.


How else is he supposed to learn?




Direct any computer programming questions right here. Software engineer 17 years in the biz and counting.

Just so I understand, are you basically saying that no matter what grades the child is getting, the parents should not try to help them improve after a certain level???

How would you go about improving on your child's abilities (without doing their work)?

How would you go about improving on your child's abilities (without doing their work)?

I can think of several times where I needed help with my homework. A parent would explain something to me (a math problem, for example) and I would understand how to do it and go about finishing my homework.

How is this any different than the teacher teaching how to do it? :confused: If the kid needs help on something, I see nothing wrong with helping them (not doing it for them).

I can think of several times where I needed help with my homework. A parent would explain something to me (a math problem, for example) and I would understand how to do it and go about finishing my homework.

How is this any different than the teacher teaching how to do it? :confused: If the kid needs help on something, I see nothing wrong with helping them (not doing it for them).
I see nothing wrong with a little explaining. I'm talking about parents who go far and beyond that and actually do the work for their children.

well, you all can certainly turn your head if your children need something explained, but I dont exactly plan on doing that.
McDonalds needs their workers, a non performing studing can quickly work their way up from the cash register, to fries, maybe on day even the grill, Ive heard if they stick with it, they can even become a manager and get the white shirt.

Evidently people somehow read where I said help, and this painted a picture in their head of me sitting down doing the homework while she played on the Wii or something.

What I asked for was where to find the compiler and some instruction on Visual Basic. I got that. Thank you.
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You forgot :SLAM:

I see nothing wrong with a little explaining. I'm talking about parents who go far and beyond that and actually do the work for their children.
The science fair is where you see the parents that did the work for the students.

You forgot :SLAM:
But slamming is rude. :popcorn:

well, you all can certainly turn your head if your children need something explained, but I dont exactly plan on doing that.
McDonalds needs their workers, a non performing studing can quickly work their way up from the cash register, to fries, maybe on day even the grill, Ive heard if they stick with it, they can even become a manager and get the white shirt.

Evidently people somehow read where I said help, and this painted a picture in their head of me sitting down doing the homework while she played on the Wii or something.

What I asked for was where to find the compiler and some instruction on Visual Basic. I got that. Thank you.
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I wish more parents took an active roll in ASSISTING their children with school work. I think you are spot on! Congrats to skilletgirl for working hard in school. We all need guidance sometimes. :buddies: