<p>I think parental organization most definitely plays a part in young children’s grades. Sometimes the work load is complicated enough that good executive function skills are required to plan out one’s time around other commitments, arrange to find or purchase supplies, prioritize important assignments over lesser ones, and prioritize projects according to due dates. A parent assisting with that can make a big difference. In addition, if homework is actually checked and graded by the teacher for quality not just completion, then the child with the parent who checks it over and finds any mistakes will have an edge in grades.</p>
<p>I currently have two mom friends whose lives are in turmoil due to some very trying family situations. Both of them have reported that their children’s grades have suffered as a result. The problem tended to be trivial homework matters like the children didn’t have their tests signed and returned on time because mom was too busy and forgot to do it. Or the child left his homework behind, mom didn’t notice because she didn’t scan the room like she usually does every morning to make sure the kid’s backpack is packed, and also the mom couldn’t drive the forgotten paper to school like she might have ordinarily pre-crisis.</p>