Pulling Curls

Why SHOULD students have homework? Is it really worth it in the long run? Let’s talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages of homework. SHOULD students have less homework? Honestly, I think so — but let’s talk it through!

I had a post go wild on my Facebook page the other day.  It was about homework. (It started with this one, after I talked to my principal and then my final thoughts).  I just worry that homework and stress go hand in hand?  Is it really worth it?

Now, I’m an involved parent.  I am, in no way, failing my kids –but homework just really makes me wonder.

In fact, I wonder so much — I made a podcast on homework that you can listen to right here:

I also read a lot of parenting articles. A ton of stuff about homework.  Like this one about how kids have 3 times more homework than they should, or this one about ditching homework for more playtime.  

The thing is, my kids (probably most especially Princess P) don’t hate homework.  They do it alright.  But all those articles got me to thinking about my favorite good, better, best talk (which, btw, my father asked me to never think about because I spend so much time stressing about good/better/ best that I could’ve just done something good and moved on).  Is there something better my kids could do with their time and why am I not supporting that.