Is It OK for Kids to Do Homework on Facebook?
Tips to help kids use this feature for good, not evil
Is It OK for Kids to Do Homework on Facebook?
A lot of middle- and high-schoolers use instant messaging on Facebook to make sure they have the right assignments and to help each other figure out answers to questions. As long as they’re not cheating or taking advantage of a brainier kid’s work, then this type of collaboration may actually result in better understanding of the problems and the likelihood that they’ll turn in their work.
A lot of middle- and high-schoolers use instant messaging on Facebook to make sure they have the right assignments and to help each other figure out answers to questions. As long as they’re not cheating or taking advantage of a brainier kid’s work, then this type of collaboration may actually result in better understanding of the problems and the likelihood that they’ll turn in their work.
Tips to help kids use this feature for good, not evil
1. No cheating. The number-one rule of Facebook usage is if you wouldn’t say it -- or, in this case, do it -- in real life, then you shouldn’t do it on Facebook. Same goes for cheating.
2. Give as much as you get. Make sure that no one kid is being used for his or her seemingly endless supply of correct answers. You never know someone’s true motivations on Facebook, and if one kid seems to be doling out the answers to grateful recipients, your kid shouldn’t partake (the group will eventually be found out by teachers anyway).
3. Know school policy. Check with your child’s teachers or the school to make sure they approve of this type of collaboration. The practice is so common now that teachers may even encourage kids to work together to puzzle things out.
4. Impose time limits. Your family’s computer time limits still apply whether kids are doing homework or playing games. If the homework doesn’t all get done after say, an hour, it’s time for your kid to go it alone.
5. No bullying. Some kids engage in trash talk on Facebook, but instead of insisting that your kid block them, see whether he decides to do it on his own (one of the goals here is to teach your kid responsible Internet behavior). Sometimes, kids want to be “friends” with other kids on Facebook because they go to school together and it’s awkward to unfriend them. But your kid might block those unwanted friends anyway. And if they’re bullying or using hate speech, you definitely want them blocked.
6. Rein in the multitasking. There are several studies on the effects that multitasking has on kids. According to some research, it appears that while multitasking doesn’t erode the quality of kids’ work, it does extend the time it takes to do it. If your kids are staying up late because they’re doing homework, IMing, and checking Facebook, they may not be getting enough sleep. And studies show a direct correlation between the amount of sleep that kids get and their performance in school. Yet another reason to establish time limits!
Do you let your kids use Facebook for their homework?
There are 19 community opinions on this topic
I understand needing help understanding a certain concept in school or needing to know what assignment needs to be done, but cheating is totally unacceptable.
If a friend asks me for an answer, I tell them whatever page it is found on in the book.
I don't use FBook for homework, but I DO use FBook, and it is not a big deal. I have never gotten a friend request from someone I didn't know (unlike Myspace!) and my experience has never been filled with Satan and sexual deviancy like many of the parents on this website seem to believe.
You hate FBook because you love your kids and you don't understand it. But because you're blocking out this crucial part of your child's life in today's world (social networking online), you are sheltering them TOO much.
It's good that you care and want to keep them safe, but installing blocks and acting like your child is an idiot will only cause resentment.
My parents never censored me and I love them for it. I don't view inappropriate content because I don't want to.
I have friends who ARE censored and they view it all they want, and do whatever they want, anyway.
You will never be able to beat your child at the technology game. Stop reading this website and obsessing over it. It'll never happen.
Absolutely NOT...
If you want your children to be expose to sexual predators and GOD knows what else you'll let them use these social networking tools which are NOT optimal for any underage person.
I have not yet heard of any school needing their students or educators to do homework or use a social network as a teaching tool. Moreover, such networks are prohibited in the LAN/Networks-schools and education districts. Parents at home MUST monitor the internet use when their children are doing homework or school research to ensure safety and mental health.
Also there are tools such K9Solutions, Cyber Nanny, Cyber Patrol to help parents police the internet use at home, also you can create a HOST file to deny access to this sites. In addition with Windows Vista, parents can create accounts for their children and setup the parental controls and monitor the PC/Internet security this way..
PARENTS remember that the PC/Laptop MUST be in an open area of the house such living roon, TV room or kitchen where you can monitor what your children are doing NEVER in their bedrooms.
It's very interesting post. I would talk about using internet too. Because they can use hotmail or google to cheat or learn. On the other hand, they can waste their time. I think it depends on the kid. The same website can very useful or useless.
For example: This tool "http://www.freeonlinequizzestests.com/createmaker.php" seems very useful, but if they use to do quiz about famous people, they will waste their time.
I think the parents have to control about using on internet
i think is Inappropriate for kids put me 2
I recently created a FaceBook account and use FaceBook for homework when it's hard. My computer is in the living room so my parentd can watch me. My parents were fine with me having a FaceBook to talk to my family that i don't see much.(e.g Christmas Thanksgiving). All i could not do was use my real first name so i used y middle name.
Actually, I dont have a facebook. I think it's okay to help someone out, just not tell them the answer!
I don't think there is anything wrong for teenagers to get help from there online freinds as long as their not cheating or having their freinds give them the answers. i think its ok to ask if they have the right assignment or they can check their answers.
Well, i don't have to think it too much.
The answer is NO!
Facebook is one thing and homework is another.
First you do your homework and then you go and play @ facebook.
I didn't have to think it too much :)
Facebook is full of 'shinny little objects' that can catch the attention of the kid doing homework. Apps, chat, flirting and what have you, have nothing to do with homework.
Bye.
As long as your child isn't getting off topic by going to instant message all of his/her buddies, it is quite okay. You should monitor what your child is doing, just to make sure the child wasn't make up excuse.
If they're checking answers, I say totally fine. I even do that if I missed something at work, and I'm... well a parent.
and I'm sober since I joined AA...
my son quit cheating on face book 6 months ago
i am pretty sure they delate it for you and by the way no they should not i pefer nicktropis me and my friends from school go to one of our rooms in nicktropis and we go thru it togther every question
I think they delete it for you, but I'm not sure.
I dont see wth is so wrong with facebook that the schools think they can go against constitutional rights and force students to delete their accounts. And just a question, what in fact does happen if they refuse to delete their account?
I know, my god. I really don't care what the school thinks. Some schools even check to make sure their kids don't have facebooks, and if they do, they force them to delete them. You know theyv'e gone power hungry now, since theyr'e interfering with life at home for their students.
I like how the article can't keep a straight point. It goes from doing homework using Facebook, then straight into "look out, your kid might be cheating, don't trust them!", then to "oh, and make sure someone smarter doesn't help!", then to "schools think Facebook is bad - you might have to agree with them!" to time limits, bullying and multitasking.
If you're going to make an article, stick to one subject. And for your child's sake, have a little bit of trust in them. They aren't automatically cheating, taking advantage of another student or bullying someone because of being on Facebook.
And who cares what the school thinks? If I want my child to use Facebook, no school is going to tell me he/she can't.
me 2
I check my answers with friends and ask them the answers to problems I can't do most of the time. Sue me.