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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Do our students receive too much homework?  There are several private schools (and some public) in the county that pride themselves on giving lots of homework to its students. 
Do parents at these schools ever push back against these policies? They don't seem smart.  
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A Stanford University study found that too much homework is associated with:

• Greater stress: 56 percent of the students considered homework a primary source of stress, according to the survey data. Forty-three percent viewed tests as a primary stressor, while 33 percent put the pressure to get good grades in that category. Less than 1 percent of the students said homework was not a stressor.

• Reductions in health: In their open-ended answers, many students said their homework load led to sleep deprivation and other health problems. The researchers asked students whether they experienced health issues such as headaches, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, weight loss and stomach problems.

• Less time for friends, family and extracurricular pursuits: Both the survey data and student responses indicate that spending too much time on homework meant that students were “not meeting their developmental needs or cultivating other critical life skills,” according to the researchers. Students were more likely to drop activities, not see friends or family, and not pursue hobbies they enjoy.

[b]Do we care?  Studies around the world show that there is no empirical data that proves more homework equals greater success or information retention. Curious as to what you guys think.[/b]
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It says, "TOO MUCH homework...."

[b]Why can't OP read[/b]?[/quote]

That's what happens when you don't apply yourself to your homework in high school.  OP isn't great with reading comprehension, or with choosing the best evidence to support her assertions.[/quote]

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