Home School- 4 hour per day requirement- flexible and at own speed.
Public School- 6 hours in school and 2 hours home work! He is not adjusting well as far as the work goes- socially, he's fine. He will not use his time wisely. He was resistant to a tutor- finally agreed or he would be out of band. Frustrated with all the homework, argues with us constantly about it. My husband is very strict with him and worries over the failed tests and unfinished home work. He has been a defiant, head strong child from birth and I feel that though this transition is difficult for him, this is HIS responsibility to step up now. If he fails, he will have to work harder. I home schooled two prior to him who are now in college and doing very well. I want my son to learn to be strong and deal with the consequences of his desires. He wanted to be in the band and go to public school, so now he has to perform on all levels. How can I help him do this without "Mothering" him? How can I stop the shouting matches and arguments. How can I help his father to understand that failure is a part of "life"....you don't always do well at everything....
Tammy P

What a big change in amount of time dedicated to school work! Lots of changes for sure.

I hope these articles will be helpful:
http://www.empoweringparents.com/End-the-Nightly-Struggle-over-Homework-Now.php
http://www.empoweringparents.com/homework-survival.php

My good friend tells her kids (which I have adopted)
" Yard by yard it's really hard. Inch by inch it's a cinch"

perseverance!