Homeroom: How to Help Your Kid Write an Essay
The Atlantic My Kid Can’t Write an Essay Without Having a Meltdown She gets overwhelmed every time—but breaking down the assignment into smaller steps could help her manage it. Elena Xausa Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby and Brian, My daughter is in ninth grade and is really struggling with essay writing. English, history, the subject doesn’t matter—she has a meltdown every time. She just stares at the screen and doesn’t know where t...