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blazey · 12-03-2008, 01:26

I used to love reading my school book, and I also agree with homework from a primary school age.

reason number 1 : it is never too early to be disciplined into deadlines and routine

reason number 2: it gives parents the opportunity to take part in their childrens education

reason number 3: it helps a child learn outside the classroom and communicate with their parents more about issues in the classroom.

I wasn't a huge fan of homework at high school I must admit, and I never did it, but I deeply wish that I had now because at college I wasn't disciplined enough at home to make myself work on my own initiative, and I still procrastinate over studying at uni.

I do however like to get my little sister to read to me, and whilst she doesn't have a love for it like I did, I think she does appreciate that someones has an interest at home, and she knows that by us nagging to listen to her reading or help with homework.

I think it's all very important, though it has to be a reasonable amount or it can be demoralizing. Maybe some things should just be made voluntary but have emphasis on rewards if you do decide to do the home work?

12-03-2008, 01:26	#22
blazey God Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denton/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 3,638 Blog Entries: 15 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 991	Re: Should Homework Be Scrapped? I used to love reading my school book, and I also agree with homework from a primary school age. reason number 1 : it is never too early to be disciplined into deadlines and routine reason number 2: it gives parents the opportunity to take part in their childrens education reason number 3: it helps a child learn outside the classroom and communicate with their parents more about issues in the classroom. I wasn't a huge fan of homework at high school I must admit, and I never did it, but I deeply wish that I had now because at college I wasn't disciplined enough at home to make myself work on my own initiative, and I still procrastinate over studying at uni. I do however like to get my little sister to read to me, and whilst she doesn't have a love for it like I did, I think she does appreciate that someones has an interest at home, and she knows that by us nagging to listen to her reading or help with homework. I think it's all very important, though it has to be a reasonable amount or it can be demoralizing. Maybe some things should just be made voluntary but have emphasis on rewards if you do decide to do the home work?