Problems with homework in Czech families

Abstract

This paper deals with the completion of homework tasks in Czech families. Homework is an integral part of home preparation for school, in which the parent is an important participant. This qualitative research was aimed at selected parents of primary school pupils in the Czech Republic. The aim of the research was to identify and describe the problems perceived by parents in completing a child‘s homework tasks. The most frequent problems are parents’ lack of time, the quantity of homework and conflicts between parent and child. The results suggest that the particular attitude and nature of involvement of the individual parent is reflected in the creation and realisation of strategies for solving problems with homework. © The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.