Several parents shared their children’s homework that left them scratching their heads and seeking help. Thankfully, some Reddit and Twitter users came to the rescue and shared their insights.

As we grow older, the schoolwork given to students becomes more challenging. However, there are times when even younger kids receive perplexing homework.

When faced with these moments, some parents turn to the online community to find answers for their little ones. Here are a few examples shared on Reddit and Twitter.

Grade 1 English

A mom was befuddled by her first-grade son’s English homework. He had to circle the photos that had the same ending sound as the word “fin.” The options given included a hamburger bun, a frog, a jar lid, and a spoon, which were far from straightforward.

Some Reddit users stepped in to help. They suggested that the ending sound didn’t need to rhyme with “fin.” Answers like “bun” and “spoon,” both ending with an “n,” were provided by sympathetic users.

Kindergarten School Work

Kindergarten homework usually seems simple with an adult’s assistance. However, one parent couldn’t figure out the three-letter word to name the picture of a rabbit with her bunnies playing.

Thankfully, a kind Reddit user suggested the answer might be “pet.” They explained, “These kinds of worksheets often make the last one more challenging by changing the sound to trick the kid.”

Grade 3 Math Problem

Math problems are typically solvable when all the numbers are given. Yet, a Grade 3 student’s homework question asked: “Janell had 15 marbles. She lost some of them. How many does Janell have now?”

One Reddit user suggested the answer is less than 15 but considered the question unfair for a third-grader. Others thought the answer should mirror the question, with replies like “Janell lost her marbles” or simply “She has some left.”

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