Homework can become a battle. Does it need to be? Is it possible to encourage your child to study independently? I remember being a child and hating homework.  When I encourage my children to study, it’s not without empathy. Amongst the parents I know, there are wildly different attitudes to the idea of schoolwork outside of school.  Some believe there isn’t enough time for children to play, so they are happy for homework to be forgotten.   Others will sit with their child and ensure every task is completed. Is homework beneficial? As with many topics, experts do not agree whether homework is beneficial or not. There is more consensus that…