
So Much Homework, So Little Time
With teachers handing out more assignments than ever, our kids are stressed, sleep deprived and, worst of all, becoming disillusioned with learning. But many frustrated parents are fighting back -- and winning. You can too.
Kids Have Three Times Much Homework: Study
Nothing quite stresses out students and parents about the beginning of the school year as the return to homework, which for many households means nightly battles centered around completing after-school assignments.
Is Too Much Homework Bad For Kids?
Nancy Kalish's daughter was an enthusiastic middle-schooler—until homework started to take over, consuming her evenings and weekends. When she started dreading school, the Brooklyn mom began to grow alarmed...
Negative Effects Of Homework On A Student's Life
The amount of homework children bring home every day can be overwhelming. Students who struggle with homework or who get a large volume of homework each night can experience negative effects in their family and social relationships. Homework takes...
Excessive Homework Strains Family Life
Chores, exercise, sleep, and just time to play all take a backseat as academic performance becomes the only priority. Parents worry about confronting teachers and schools, but when homework policies and practices are adjusted, the results can be p...
Why Too Much Homework Hurts Kids
Blogs about private school often mention the excessive amount of homework students in private schools have. Parents have been questioning the excessive amount of homework given in schools, both public and private for years, and now, experts are st...
Should Parents Say ‘No’ To Too Much Homework?
We know from decades of research that the amount of homework our children do in elementary school has no effect on how much they learn. Competent teachers can get their messages across during class. Homework in a certain age group does little more...