My Kid Can’t Write an Essay Without Having a Meltdown
She gets overwhelmed every time—but breaking down the assignment into smaller steps could help her manage it.
by Abby Freireich
Apr 20, 2021
3 minutes
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com.
Dear Abby and Brian,
My daughter is in ninth grade and is really struggling with essay writing. English, history, the subject doesn’t matter—she has a meltdown every time. She just stares at the screen and doesn’t know where to start.
I try to remember what I learned in high school about the Roman empire or Robert Frost to get her going. I’ve
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