Why can't Schools cut down or totally cut out homework for school kids in the USA? I see no data to suggest they are any better off with having 3 hours of homework a night, matter a fact, it makes them hate school work all together!! Remember the saying "too much of a good thing ruins it"? well same for homework and now they are assigning it on weekends? do you agree with three hours of homework for a 9 year old per night -plus weekends?
2006-09-18 01:07:45 · 8 answers · asked by distalbicept 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
i have a 9 yr old - 4th grader who has/had the same problem. finally went to the teacher told her that as i am not the type to do it for her(i lied) she ends up spending way too long and getting frustrated at the amount . she is a good student in school but i cannot allow her to spend so long every night on homework. ect. i also told her that because of family obligations - not "playtime" she has limited time to do homework. for example for us we have a sheep farm. becky needs to help out with chores. bus lets her off at 4:00 , chores are 4:30 to 5:30 her dinner at 6:00 , her bath at 8:00 and bed at 9:00 . so she has limited time and it is unfair to penalize the child for un- done homework . anyway i think you get the idea. i can understand the need IF the child doesnt grasp the work ,but to consistantly give her so much work is not working for you as a family. - lay it out for the teacher. and if she insists that "this is what i have always given ect" then go directly to the school offical with the problem.
2006-09-18 01:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by kayann01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is kinda weird. When I was in elementary school, I don't remember spending more than an hour a day on homework,.. of course, once in high school, that time was up to at least 4 hours or more each day. Some amount of homework teaches discipline, as well as whatever material it's over, but yes, 3 hours sounds a bit ridiculous for a 9 year old. Maybe it would help to have a tutor.
2006-09-18 01:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by smartee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that 3 hours a night plus weekends is too much for a 9 year old.
However, I can't agree with eliminating it completely. I have a 9 year old myself. I go over every bit of his homework with him every night. It helps me to see where he needs help with some extra practice. I also get a chance to explain something to him if he didn't get it the first time.
But there is a limit to how much a 9 year old can handle -- and 3 hours a night plus weekends is quite a bit beyond that limit.
2006-09-18 01:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by EC-S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I know, It isn't fun. At my school, we also have 3 hours of homework and on WEEKENDS plus projects and tests to study for, and thats just in middle school. So if a 9 yr old has the same amount of homework as a 13/14 yr old...that tells you something about the school systems that they have now. Yeah, the joys of homework...
2006-09-18 01:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this child having trouble with homework and that is making it take so long? My son is 9 and he has maybe an hour tops. May I ask what city and state the child lives in? And does the child attend a private school. I always get excited about my kids homework, he doesn't see it as a chore because I don't present it as one.
2006-09-18 01:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by starmoishe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one wants a nation that is capable of watching the Simpsons and believing everything they hear on the tv ... zero homework would be fine. If one wants a nation of young people able to read, write, and capable of simple math ... well with homework!
2006-09-18 01:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well in india v are used to much more.i think it makes kids regular and competitive.but ya it should aid studies and shun b given 4 the heck of it.
2006-09-20 07:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write 2 newspaper forum.
2006-09-18 03:08:32 · answer #8 · answered by LYY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋