Vogue Williams Opens Up About Parenting Struggles with Homework
Vogue Williams has shared her honest challenges with her son's maths homework during her podcast, touching on a common experience for many parents. As a mother of three — Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, three — Vogue finds herself relearning school subjects alongside her children each evening.
Homework Challenges with Theodore
Speaking to co-host Joanne McNally on their My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast, Vogue explained the difficulty she faces with her eldest son's homework:
"I'm back at school though because of the kids. So I'm like relearning with them for their homework. I can do Gigi's homework alright. It's Theodore's I'm struggling with a bit. I'm not even joking."
Parents Relate to the Homework Struggle
Her admission resonated deeply with other parents who shared their own experiences:
- Kelly, mother of one, revealed, "I realised, the hard way, that I had taught my four-year-old the wrong way to spell. She brought home phonics and was teaching me!"
- Jayne, another mum, admitted, "My 12-year-old was struggling with his maths and I was neither use nor ornament."
The Complexity of Modern Maths Homework
What once seemed straightforward in school can now feel confusing when helping children. Year one maths demands understanding unfamiliar terminology and multiple new approaches to solving problems.
Comedian Co-Host Shares Empathy
Joanne McNally, Vogue’s co-host, expressed her sympathy and noted a common feeling among parents:
"We don't talk enough about the trauma of a parent sitting with their child trying to teach them maths."
It’s clear that parents everywhere face similar challenges balancing support for their kids’ learning with their own frustrations.
Author's summary: Vogue Williams' candid podcast confession highlights the relatable challenges parents face relearning schoolwork alongside their children, especially when tackling difficult subjects like maths.