Homework – Is it really necessary?

It’s Sunday night.

We had a fun day at a swimming party for my brother’s birthday.

Now. . . . it’s homework time.

Didn’t I already pass 4th and 6th grade?

Yes.  Yes I did – and I did very well, thank you very much.

I am a teacher, and yes, I give homework.  But, I only spend one hour a week with them – so it seems completely reasonable that they would need to practice something before their next class.  I only expect a student to spend maybe 10-15 minutes every other day.  Of course, as their songs become longer and more difficult, they will need to practice longer.

What I don’t understand is the amount of homework children get from schools and teachers that spend over 7 hours with them Monday – Friday.

I know that many people may argue that homework teaches discipline and responsibility, but I think that a child’s time after school would be better spent outside playing with friends and family.

I encourage you to go visit this website:
http://www.thecaseagainsthomework.com/
or this one too :
http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/hm.htm

Take it a step further – talk to the teachers, talk to the administrators, talk to the school district.

That’s all I have to say about that. (sorry. . . I watched Forrest Gump with my kids last night 🙂 on VHS!)