Reasons Why Students Shouldnt Have Homework

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Homework has been a long-standing tradition in the education system, with students being assigned

tasks to complete at home on a daily basis. However, in recent years, there has been a growing
debate on whether or not students should have homework. Many argue that homework is beneficial
for students as it helps reinforce learning and develop good study habits. However, there are also
valid reasons why students should not have homework. Below are some of the reasons why students
should not have homework.

1. Lack of Time for Other Activities


Homework takes up a significant amount of time for students, leaving them with little to no time for
other activities. This can be detrimental to their overall well-being as they may not have time for
hobbies, sports, or spending quality time with family and friends. Additionally, students may also
struggle to balance their schoolwork and extracurricular activities, causing them to feel overwhelmed
and stressed.

2. Negative Impact on Mental Health


The pressure to complete homework on time and achieve good grades can have a negative impact on
students' mental health. The constant stress and anxiety can lead to burnout, depression, and even
physical health problems. Students should be able to enjoy their childhood and not be burdened with
excessive amounts of homework.

3. Inequality Among Students


Not all students have access to the same resources at home, making it unfair to assign homework that
requires internet access or expensive materials. This creates a disadvantage for students who come
from low-income families, further widening the achievement gap. Homework also puts students with
learning disabilities or language barriers at a disadvantage, as they may not have the same level of
support at home.

4. Limited Time for Rest and Relaxation


After spending hours at school, students need time to rest and recharge. However, homework takes
away this valuable time, leaving students exhausted and unable to fully recharge for the next day.
Lack of rest and relaxation can lead to poor academic performance, as well as physical and mental
health issues.

5. Lack of Creativity and Exploration


Homework often follows a strict structure and guidelines, leaving little room for creativity and
exploration. This can hinder students' ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative
ideas. It also limits their curiosity and desire to learn, as they may view schoolwork as a chore rather
than an opportunity to expand their knowledge.

Given these reasons, it is clear that students should not have homework. Instead, they should have
time to pursue their interests, spend time with loved ones, and focus on their mental and physical
well-being. If you are a student struggling with excessive homework, consider seeking help from a
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Third, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not always be effective in improving
academic achievement. Nearly 60% of students think that homework is not useful and 17% of
students think that homework helps with school work and is useful to use. Maybe they will need
glasses, which is a very bad thing because it limits you from a lot of things. In addition, homework
gives students a sense of responsibility and helps them to develop good study habits. As adults, we
have also figured out ways to break down tasks. Reply Delete Replies Reply Unknown October 16,
2016 at 4:20 AM You could use Degrumbler as a tool to help manage how much homework is
assigned and prevent the usual overload issues. It allows them to participate in their kids’ learning as
well. Some kids like me have a lot of work to do when they get home. Analyze Does this make the
Charter more effective of less effective in protection individual rights. Homework also provides
students with the ability to think beyond what is taught in class. This can leave them feeling isolated
and without a support system. For example, a meta-analysis of homework studies found that
homework had a small, positive effect on achievement in high school, but no effect in middle school
and only a very small effect in elementary school. Promoting interaction through materials design
Promoting interaction through materials design Matthew Coomber The Use of Modified Jigsaw
Strategy to Improve the Students' Reading Comprehe. Assignments make students accountable for
their role in the educational process. Students who spend too much time on homework are not always
able to meet other needs, like being physically and socially active. Reply Delete Replies Reply
Kyleigh December 6, 2013 at 12:47 PM I think kids should have homework for testing and math,
writing and reading for you can do more and homework is good for you and homework is also a way
to practice the subjects that you are failing in school. When students discuss their assignments and
the problems they faced with their teachers, teachers understand their needs and guide them on the
areas to focus on. One indisputable fact One homework fact that educators do agree upon is that the
young child today is doing more homework than ever before. September 23, 2014 at 9:45 PM yes
because kids learn a lot more Reply Delete Replies Reply Isabel A. For a long time teachers have
been telling students that they must devote at least a portion of their time to their own educational
pursuits. Help them to connect the content to real world tasks. Reply Delete Replies Reply Zoe
December 5, 2013 at 6:32 PM No I don't think kids should have homework because they already
have a lot of work at school.And some kids get to much homework. That’s a more productive way to
mitigate the differences between high and low achievers. And some kids don't do their homework
and that is really getting them not to know that much and they might get left back from not doing
their homework. While there is some evidence to support both sides of the argument, I believe that
students should not have homework for several reasons. To have them work for six hours a day at
school and then go home and work for hours at night does not seem right. Also, the motive behind
giving assignments is to create a sense of responsibility among students. In conclusion, homework
should Should We Get Rid Of Homework In Schools doing their homework to the point where kids
are getting too tired to focus on school. September 24, 2014 at 5:55 PM I think kids should have
homework because they might miss school so they do it for homework. Second, homework takes
away from valuable leisure time that students need for physical and mental rest and rejuvenation.
It eventually becomes a burden that just won’t lighten. They are in a constant struggle to achieve
important goals. By this interaction, students analyze their work and understand the portion of them
that are facing issues. Finally, homework can help to improve test scores and grades. I highly
recommend him if you need an assignment done ”. Why students should not have homework
statistics? 2022-10-22. September 23, 2014 at 9:45 PM yes because kids learn a lot more Reply
Delete Replies Reply Isabel A. They can set priorities in their life because they can focus on what is
right for their career. This allows us to pay for the costs of hosting this blog. And the last thing is that
28% of the students are often stressed. Truthfully, homework is probably not going anywhere
anytime soon, so we wanted to help show our Wonder Friends how it can be beneficial and how one
can get the most out of it. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting
a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. In fact, homework can even lower
their class tests score and lose interest in their studies. Or you are sick and you didn't get homework
the next day you would get extra homework. As a principal, I encourage our kids to get involved in
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, which take up a great deal of time after school and on
weekends. Reply Delete Replies Reply grciela December 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM I think that we should
still have homework.Because if we didn't get homework we wouldn't be learning as much.For
example if the teacher gives us a math lesson then for homework if we get math homework then we
will understand more plus with homework we have a better grade which is really good. When you
add practices or games into the mix, it often becomes impossible to do hours of homework on any
given night. So if both classes have 20 students each, imagine evaluating 30 notebooks or so each
day. An assignment such as giving students fifty sentences and having them underline the noun once
and the verb twice is drudgery and doesn’t engage them. On the other hand, opponents of homework
argue that it can be stressful, takes away from valuable leisure time, and may even be
counterproductive in some cases. December 6, 2013 at 9:59 AM I think that kids should have more
homework because how are they going to learn and getting more homework is getting your
education. Free Haiku Deck for PowerPoint Add-In No More Homework. However, I have found
studies that claim that the impact on learning is small. I had no friends in school and spent the whole
day wishing to be with family who loved me, only to be forced into isolation again for an hour of
homework that I couldn’t always do alone and made me feel inferior and hopeless about myself and
the future. On the break, do not start your reward or anything else that you might be tempted to use
as an excuse to not go back to your homework. The teacher made a deal that the student could read
to his baby brother, his dog, or even a stuffed animal. However, teachers should not overburden
students by giving the bulk of assignments. Also, if you’re looking for high-quality resources such as
journals and articles, pdf files, videos, research papers, e-books, and other secondary literature to
write your assignment task, then we can certainly help you out. Without time to socialize and relax,
students can become increasingly stressed, impacting life at school and at home. Often called the
concept learning by rote and it is a tactic that has been proven beneficial for centuries.
As a child I had homework, but it was a manageable amount that did not negatively impact social
and play time. It allows them to participate in their kids’ learning as well. In conclusion, homework
should Should We Get Rid Of Homework In Schools doing their homework to the point where kids
are getting too tired to focus on school. Reply Delete Replies Reply Unknown September 22, 2021
at 8:18 PM no Reply Delete Replies Reply Anonymous May 18, 2022 at 12:48 PM no, homework is
not good Reply Delete Replies Reply Joen Vick June 29, 2023 at 5:12 AM Great post. Some people
might even go to the extreme of saying kids should have no homework over summer at all. Share
your valuable thoughts in the comment section. The responsible students always complete their
homework on-time. If students understand the lecture in the class, but they do not practice it at
home, they may forget the concepts after some time. Reply Delete Replies Reply Zoe December 5,
2013 at 6:32 PM No I don't think kids should have homework because they already have a lot of
work at school.And some kids get to much homework. This really hit home as every night my wife
battles with my kids over homework. Research shows that some students regularly receive higher
amounts of homework than experts recommend which may cause stress and negative health effects.
Common facts about homework claim that lack of active learning skills always leads to boredom and
influences problem solving and analytical skills. And believe it or not, what is the point in learning
facts. On the other hand some studies he examined showed that homework can cause physical and
emotional fatigue fuel negative attitudes about learning and limit leisure time for. They will come
back to school feeling re-energized. If children are often under stress, they cannot refresh their minds
and bodies and they eventually lose interest in learning. As you can imagine, that kind of homework
rarely happens. Reply Delete Replies Reply Abby December 5, 2013 at 6:58 PM i think that kids
should not have homework because we work at school and why we should work at home. It offers
them an opportunity to manage their time. Sometimes, the only way an adolescent knows how to
rebel is to refuse to do something. Reply Delete Replies Reply Kofi o December 5, 2013 at 6:42 PM
I think kids should have reading homework and not written homework. 30 minutes of reading is
good but 60 minutes of reading and writing is too much because then you're in a big rush to finish.
The Use of Modified Jigsaw Strategy to Improve the Students' Reading Comprehe. Once home,
however, time was relatively sacred when it came to play and spending quality time with family and
friends. Children who are unable to attend schools each day to attain the skills to succeed in life will
be at a loss for their entire lives. As adults, we have also figured out ways to break down tasks. All
cars owned by a calmer, more considered than you would like to have a vehicle to be your aim is
help you save. But if they have seven subjects and every teacher gives them thirty minutes of
homework, the student is facing three to four hours of homework. December 6, 2013 at 9:59 AM I
think that kids should have more homework because how are they going to learn and getting more
homework is getting your education. They can’t enjoy any activities with their friends. Now,if we
add the amount of homework recommended by many parts of the internet healthline.
Students who complete their homework responsibly on-time can manage their time better than those
who do not do homework responsibly. For those who aren’t inspired to learn, homework adds yet
another burden that makes the process boring and unappealing. When kids learn math in school
when they get homework they have to review the class math and that helps kids to review their
multiplication table. Share in the comments section below why homework is not working for your
child. For example, a meta-analysis of homework studies found that homework had a small, positive
effect on achievement in high school, but no effect in middle school and only a very small effect in
elementary school. It forces you to make time management decisions, which puts you in a lose-lose
situation. Unknown 65 Likes Students quotes Procrastination quotes Homework quotes You could
give me 43 years to do homework and I still wouldn't do it until the night before. At the very least,
understanding that there are many reasons that students don’t do homework can help teachers to
realize that it isn’t personal. Leisure activities, such as sports, hobbies, and socializing, are important
for overall well-being and can help to reduce stress and improve mental health. From the time the bus
dropped us off until when we hopped back on, the focus was on learning. And I see parents
frustrated by concepts they can't help their child learn because they themselves have no construct
which to relate. And the last thing is that 28% of the students are often stressed. The hours logged in
class, and the hours logged on schoolwork can lead to students feeling overwhelmed and
unmotivated. Kids who suffer from homework overload are often stressed out and angry, which
increases the amount of fights and arguments that you face with them at home. They may not have a
quiet place to work or the tools they need in order to do homework. Engage in conversations about
homework balance and meaningful assignments that reinforce learning in a timely fashion. Their
parents can help them master their course content from an early age. That leads students to
developing a negative attitude towards homework and towards school in general. Let them know
how valuable a good education might be to them. For this purpose, they need to give assignments to
students that could invoke their critical thinking. Do you devote your time doing tasks, researching
subjects, or working on anything else. Part of why I believe my childhood was so great was that there
was a distinct balance between school and life. Completing assignments on-time creates a sense of
responsibility in students. Be sure your directions are clear and specific and that the level of the work
is appropriate for the students. Students cheat a lot especially when they need to have a good grade
but don’t have enough time to do their homework on their own. Instead of coming home to unwind,
play, and spend valuable time with family, kids are stressed out beyond belief as high-stakes
homework has become the norm. It certainly raises a very good question which is we shouldn't
assume homework is helping and adding more homework all the time seems to definitely not be
helping. While there is some evidence to support both sides of the argument, I believe that students
should not have homework for several reasons. Reply Delete Replies Reply Emily Wilson January
11, 2024 at 7:07 AM Nice Post. Reply Delete Replies Reply Anna Gabisonia December 5, 2013 at
10:34 PM Yes,I think kids should have homework for these three reasons: homework is a practice for
your test, you learn a lot from your homework and homework will be proof to the teacher that you
listened.
However, with all of the talk about homework overload it has become apparent that more and more
kids dread doing homework, which is affecting their learning. From the time the bus dropped us off
until when we hopped back on, the focus was on learning. If we keep our eye on the goal, which is
learning, it is less likely that we will fall into the “blame and punish” game that many teachers
engage in. Reply Delete Replies Reply Abby December 5, 2013 at 6:58 PM i think that kids should
not have homework because we work at school and why we should work at home. This allows
students to consolidate their understanding of the material and helps to ensure that they remember it
for future tests and quizzes. Make sure your child’s needs for love are met, and that way they will
have the internal strength to do an unfun task, and each one thereafter. I hope that you are getting
help for your depression. Sticking to a clear and organized homework routine helps children develop
better homework habits as they get older. Rather than assigning homework, create a true interest in
learning. They will copy someone else’s homework, hire an academic writing service, or skip the
assignment entirely. Reply Delete Replies Reply Charlie December 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM I don't think
kids should still have homework because they have other things to do. Finally, there is little evidence
to suggest that homework has a significant impact on student achievement. If school started later
students would be able to sleep in and therefore get more sleep which would increase their
concentration in class. Reply Delete Replies Reply Lucas December 5, 2013 at 4:40 PM i think kids
should still have homework because kids can acutely learn something from it Reply Delete Replies
Lucas December 6, 2013 at 11:21 AM I think there should still be homework because kids need to
get a little extra work so they could increase their brain so they can know a lot more stuff so they get
a grade or get into a good college. When you face the challenge, you learn how to get help, how to
deal with frustration, and how to persevere. Share in the comments section below why homework is
not working for your child. Homework argument.ppt 2 1. By Sophie Ciurlionis Homework should
NOT be compulsory in Primary School. 2. Homework are tasks that a teacher sets up for students to
do at home. One reason is homework is an extra step of learning. Within those few hours we have,
we barely even have time to relax. To create this article, 205 people, some anonymous, worked to
edit and improve it over time. This can lead to them overworked and not concentrating on the quality
of the produce. That leads students to developing a negative attitude towards homework and
towards school in general. Our experts will take care of your homework for you to have quality time
with your family and relaxation. Although homework does help you learn some skills, experts say
students can still learn those skills with less homework. Reply Delete Replies Reply Sincerely Yours
October 10, 2016 at 8:51 AM Bravo. Try to think of a holiday-themed game or one that the whole
family can get involved in. Finally, homework can help to improve test scores and grades. Do you
devote your time doing tasks, researching subjects, or working on anything else. Furthermore,
students who have other commitments, such as part-time jobs or extracurricular activities, may have
difficulty finding time to complete their homework, which can add to their stress. If they engage in
extracurriculars, they are still related to school and considered as homework.

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