Comments on: Homework: Too much, too little, just right? http://www.metro-parent.com/2008/10/homework-too-much-too-little-just-right/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:44:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Angela http://www.metro-parent.com/2008/10/homework-too-much-too-little-just-right/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Angela Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:00:33 +0000 http://www.metro-parent.com/?p=210#comment-45 I could go on and on about this for days! I will say that every child is different, and that is true in every respect- including homework. I have a Homework Personality Quiz that I tell parents to take to get them thinking about the best way to support each child's learning, studying and homework style. http://www.family-homework-answers.com/homework-solutions.html Studies and common sense show that so much of homework is a waste of time. Not only does it not help students retain knowledge, it turns them off from learning, reading and studying. Millions of families spend evenings, holidays and weekends arguing and fighting over homework when they could be spending time together or (gasp!) relaxing. If more good, thoughtful, sensible homework was assigned instead of busy work- this kind of decision would not be necessary. I could go on and on about this for days! I will say that every child is different, and that is true in every respect- including homework. I have a Homework Personality Quiz that I tell parents to take to get them thinking about the best way to support each child’s learning, studying and homework style.

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Studies and common sense show that so much of homework is a waste of time. Not only does it not help students retain knowledge, it turns them off from learning, reading and studying. Millions of families spend evenings, holidays and weekends arguing and fighting over homework when they could be spending time together or (gasp!) relaxing. If more good, thoughtful, sensible homework was assigned instead of busy work- this kind of decision would not be necessary.

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