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For parents, be aware that the extra homework for their children should be based on their interests and needs.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Who is speaking to whom here?
eg Is it a teacher giving information to parents?

NL888 · Answer

Yes, an education expert gives information to parents.

NL888 · Answer

I feel "based on" sounds awkward. But how to improve?

MIG · Answer

If you don't mind me to participate in your thread, I would say "in regard to" sounds better to me.

NL888 · Answer

Welcome to participating.
Since we both have no native ears, let's see what native speakers would advise.

MIG · Answer

NL888Since we both have no native ears, let's see what native speakers would advise.

agreed.

Blue Jay · Answer

I take this sentence to mean that the expert is recommending that parents should consider the interests and needs of the children when assigning extra study. If this interpretation is correct, I would say that based on is fine here.

Clive · Answer

For parents, be aware that the extra homework for your children should be based on their interests and needs.

The extra homework indicates that the parents already are aware of this topic. eg because it has already been mentioned earlier in the text..

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