One of the reasons why we started our tutoring program was that in many families in the United States, both parents work. Often mom or dad will be gone until 6 or 7 p.m. Instead of sitting around and watching television, it makes more sense to use the time constructively to work on homework.
We saw a really big need in communities nationwide for tutors to come in while parents were still at work and help students with their homework. While we don’t require it, we usually recommend that at least one parent be present for the first 1-2 tutoring sessions to make sure they feel comfortable leaving their son or daughter alone with the tutor and that it is a good fit. Another reason for a parent to be present is so that they can be more involved in goal setting and expectations for the student and tutor.
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