Home work is good process but dont stress the children s much more it mentally affect the students,to introduce partical learning..

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Ramya

regarding the idea that homework is good at instilling good work habits... From the full article:
"Finally, there isn't a shred of evidence to support the widely accepted assumption that homework yields nonacademic benefits for students of any age. The idea that homework teaches good work habits or develops positive character traits (such as self-discipline and independence) could be described as an urban myth except for the fact that it's taken seriously in suburban and rural areas, too."

http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/edweek/homework.htm

Given the increased incidence of overweight children in America, one can only hope that Alfie's very poignant message will help to free up children's time so they can be outside playing! Balance includes the mind, body, and spirit and homework does little to facilitate that critical balance. Adults who 'bring their work home' are often stressed. Can we expect anything less when we impose 'work days' on children that exceed seven or eight hours?!

I agree with what the writer has said. However it should be noted that Alfie Kohn is not a "she" but a "he". Also the word"disparity" was mispelled. I think we damage ourselves in Early Childhood by not paying attention to details.

I don't advocate a lot of homework for early grades, but, as a parent, I see homework as a good habit to help develop the time management skills that will be necessary when students go to college. This of, course, is more critical when students are in high school. I am frankly appalled at the lack of homework given in most high schools. This is a huge disservice to our college-bound students. I advocate a small amount of homework in the elementary/middle school years to build the idea of time management, with an increase in high school so our students aren't stunned when they're asked to read, research and study on their own time in college.