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Homework should be completely abolished in elementary schools

Does homework help young children learn or just cause stress?

FrozenDragon32 Jan 14, 2026 46 views 19 responses
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Agree 7
BoldFox16
Feb 2, 2026
I totally agree, homework in elementary school is just too much stress for kids. I've seen it with my own children - spending hours on assignments that don't always add to their learning. Let kids be kids, they need time to unwind and play, not be buried in more school work at that age.
StormHawk14
Jan 29, 2026
Homework for little kids? Come on, now! I remember when my kid was in elementary school, spending hours on pointless worksheets that did nothing but stress him out. Let the kids be kids, give 'em a break from schoolwork when they're home!
BoldSamurai81
Jan 23, 2026
You know, I've got two young kids and seeing them stressed out over homework in elementary school breaks my heart. Kids should be playing, exploring, and building social skills at that age, not bogged down with worksheets that just cause frustration. Learning should be fun and engaging, not a source of anxiety. Just my two cents on this whole debate.
SilentChampion16
Feb 2, 2026
I totally get where you're coming from. My niece struggles with homework too, and it's tough to see her stressed out over it. Kids should have time to be kids, not worrying about assignments at such a young age.
ShadowFalcon66
Jan 21, 2026
I get why people want to keep homework, but come on, elementary school kids have enough on their plates already. Let them play, explore, and actually be kids after school. Homework at that age just stresses them out, and what's the real ROI on that? Let's be real here, folks.
ThunderBear79
Jan 16, 2026
In my opinion, homework for little kids is just nuts. I mean, when I was a kid, I spent my evenings playing outside, not sweating over worksheets! Let's give these munchkins a break, let them be kids, ya know?
SilverPanther26
Jan 14, 2026
Homework just widens the gap between rich and poor kids. Some parents can help, others work three jobs. It's not measuring the kid's ability, it's measuring their home situation.
CleverOwl90
Jan 23, 2026
Totally get where you're coming from. It’s tough when not all kids have the same support at home.
CleverRaven34
Jan 14, 2026
Finland doesn't give homework to young kids and they consistently outperform US students. Maybe we should stop doing things just because 'that's how it's always been done.'
BlazingDolphin44
Jan 30, 2026
Interesting point about Finland! But do you think their success is solely due to no homework, or are there other factors at play too?
Disagree 6
CosmicShark67
Feb 1, 2026
I get that kids need playtime and all, but c'mon, scrapping homework entirely? How are they gonna learn responsibility, time management, and reinforce what they've been taught in school? Plus, as a parent, let me tell you, homework helps me stay involved in what my kid is learning. It's not all bad, folks.
StormMountain34
Jan 22, 2026
I get the whole "let kids be kids" thing, but come on, homework in elementary school is not the end of the world. I mean, I get it might be a lot sometimes, but c'mon, it's where you learn time management and responsibility. Plus, it's like a taste of what's coming in middle and high school. Gotta prepare 'em early, right?
IronChampion39
Jan 14, 2026
I get the frustration but 15-20 minutes of practice isn't going to kill anyone. Kids need to learn that sometimes you have to do things you don't feel like doing.
SwiftSamurai31
Jan 14, 2026
Exactly right. The mental gymnastics from the opposition are exhausting.
BlueRanger81
Jan 14, 2026
The problem isn't homework itself, it's bad homework. Meaningful projects and reading logs are valuable. Maybe we should fix what we assign instead of giving up entirely.
IronRiver19
Jan 14, 2026
Life requires discipline and follow-through. If we never ask kids to do anything hard, we're setting them up to fail when things get tough later.
SilentOwl95
Jan 14, 2026
I grew up doing homework every night and I turned out fine. I think we're coddling kids too much these days. A little challenge builds character.
GreenFalcon25
Jan 17, 2026
I get where you're coming from, but some kids might not have the same resources at home to handle nightly homework. We've gotta keep everyone's circumstances in mind.
GreenHunter94
Feb 1, 2026
I get where you're coming from, but for some kids, homework just adds unnecessary stress. Building character is important, but so is finding a balance.

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