Vogue Williams Opens Up About Parenting Struggles with Son's Homework
Vogue Williams recently shared on her podcast that she finds helping her son Theodore, six, with his maths homework quite challenging. As a mother to three children—Theodore, Gigi, four, and Otto, three—Vogue has found herself relearning school subjects while assisting with homework.
Learning Alongside Her Children
On the My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast, Vogue told co-host Joanne McNally:
"I'm back at school though because of the kids. So I'm like relearning with them for their homework. I can do Gigi's homework alright. It's Theodore's I'm struggling with a bit. I'm not even joking."
Relatable Experiences for Parents
- Kelly, a mother of one, shared with Netmums: "I realised, the hard way, that I had taught my four-year-old the wrong way to spell. She brought home phonics and was teaching me!"
- Jayne, another mum, admitted: "My 12-year-old was struggling with his maths and I was neither use nor ornament."
Maths for year one may seem straightforward but explaining it can be difficult due to unfamiliar terminology and multiple problem-solving methods.
Comedian Host Reflects on Parenting Challenges
"We don't talk enough about the trauma of a parent sitting with their child trying to teach them maths," said Joanne, who recently saw a meme about this common struggle.
Helping children with homework often forces parents to revisit concepts with new perspectives, making the process both challenging and relatable.
Summary: Vogue Williams highlights a common parenting challenge—relearning schoolwork to support children’s homework—which many parents find unexpectedly difficult and relatable.