Why We Say No To Homework (Starlightning Mama)
Homework. Can you still remember how it was back then when you did your homework? I had lots, in fact I had loads! When I was in grade 4, we had to do 6 theme writing in English, and another 6 in our native language. All must be full page, not double spaced. This is on top of other homework we had to do for maths, research for science and a project. At grade 4 it not uncommon for me and 25 other classmates to sleep at 10 o’clock in the evening if not later, then waking up early enough to be at school by 7:45 the following morning. We also get homework for the weekend. And if for some reason our class slightly gets delayed meeting the school plantilla for the term, our class had to do make up class on Saturdays, too. So that was how I spent my grade school life.
So, I encountered this article above, about this mother who writes to her children’s teachers at the beginning of each school year, during their grade school years, to tell the teachers that their kids won’t do any homework for the duration of the year. I can almost see your foreheads cringing, but read on and understand her point of view.
After you read the article, try to read the comments which follow underneath and you will be further enlightened as to how other parents and educators view this mother’s sentiment.
It would be interesting to know what your take to it would be.
Happy reading ♥
The Grape Vine 