Homework Should Be Illegal: Are Teachers Doing Enough?

In a recent debate, many have argued that homework should be illegal. With teachers having students for forty hours a week, what are they doing all day? This has been a hot topic of discussion in recent months, with some claiming that teachers are not doing enough to ensure their students’ success. The National Education Association (NEA) released a statement saying that “homework is an important part of the learning process and should not be eliminated.” However, many parents and students disagree with this statement. They argue that homework takes away from family time and can cause unnecessary stress on children who already have too much on their plate. One parent said, “My son is in fourth grade and he has so much homework every night it’s unbelievable! He spends more time doing his homework than he does playing or spending time with his family. It’s just too much!” Other parents agree with this sentiment and feel like their children are being overworked by teachers who aren’t providing enough instruction during school hours. Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that too much homework can actually lead to lower grades in school due to exhaustion and lack of focus. Studies have shown that when students are given too much work outside of class, they tend to struggle more in the classroom as well as at home due to fatigue from long days spent studying instead of resting or engaging in other activities. It appears clear that something needs to change when it comes to how much work teachers assign outside of class; however, it seems unlikely that anything will be done about it anytime soon as the NEA stands firm on its stance regarding homework being necessary for student success. Until then, parents will continue struggling with trying to balance their child's education with their need for rest and relaxation - something which may prove impossible without changes being made soon.