Part 2 Homework should be banned

I always love these debates about how homework should be banned. They entertain me, since they're simple gripes about something incredibly easy. Still, you seem to have put a lot of work into this, and it seems like your argument is pretty long and drawn out, so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and try this. Let's have at it, shall we? If adults believe that homework is necessary for college and career preparation, then they're probably correct. Adults tend to think more clearly than youngsters, especially in matters of education. I think that homework is never difficult once you can grasp the concept presented, and having homework is just as crucial as going to school every day. I think that homework only takes up about an hour at the maximum, and there's still plenty of time after that to go out and enjoy the day. I'm not sure why teachers would be grumpy about giving homework- they don't have to do it. You say people are grumpy because of homework. That does not mean that homework is wrong, it simply means that most people, like yourself, are angry at the concept of thinking when you could be having a jolly time. By saying that everyone is angry about homework, you're committing the logical fallacy of appeal to majority- stating that something is correct simply because most people believe it is correct. You're also committing the logical fallacy of appeal to emotion in your first paragraph, there. Really, study up on your logical fallacies. It'll come in handy some day. The amount of time homework takes up is no problem if you're willing to manage time effectively and take a little time to learn. I find the twilight hours invigorating, and if you only take about an hour on homework, there's still about three hours or so before the sun sets. You might also try adapting to nighttime activities. Things can be done at night, you know. A healthy bedtime and a good alarm clock are the keys to having a good night's sleep and being prepared the next day. I don't think anything is wrong with homework, considering that there are two days off every week, four breaks in a whole year, and some additional three-day weekends every now and then. Enjoy school while you can, because most jobs have no summer vacation, and longer hours. That article you posted does mention some pros of banning homework. It also gives some cons, like "less practice" and "less preparation for college". There are pros and cons to everything, and in the case of banning homework, the cons far outweigh the pros. The article also talks about three countries which tried that method- France, Germany, and Finland. But France's ban never went through, due to a public uproar, and the ban was only going to be placed on elementary and middle school students. Germany only has one school which does this, and they lift the homework ban at the ninth grade. Finland does not have a complete homework ban, they simply assign less. In all three cases, the death of homework is never fully implemented. It can be decreased, but it cannot be killed. Sleep is important, but so is learning, and there is a reason why homework is given. Homework acts as an exercise for your brain. It might be hard to believe, but without homework, you could get bored. Think about it. Isn't homework a fun way to occupy your mind? in addition, many courses are so complex that homework is necessary just to cover all the topics. Many teachers have the bell ring just as they're about to give out an assignment. Sometimes homework is unintentional, because the students wasted time or the class was too short. Really, who can cover calculus in the space of an hour? If teachers are prevented from giving out homework when they need to, then all education will fall behind. In addition, homework has the purpose of showing which students are unwilling to learn and which students are reluctant to put some effort into their grades. You say that homework diminishes the possibility of participating in fun activities like pottery, art, or sports. I hate to tell you, but many schools have classes for that. They're placed at a lower level of importance than math and English, but they are available once you get to high school. That way, you can enjoy your interests and do homework after school. Haven't you ever heard of art classes or gym? Those classes are designed to be fun! Parents have the right to know what's going on in the classroom, and when they see their child doing homework, they know that he's a hard worker and he's prepared to do something great in life. I think that homework is a great way for parents and teachers to communicate, and when homework is finished the student can feel an immense sense of satisfaction at a job well done. Your next paragraph is literally a list of the exact reason why homework should remain intact. Are you trying to lose? Homework does not need to be banned because students say it should be banned. Homework has been around for a long time, and it's going to stay for a long time. Homework cannot be held responsible for poor sleep routines or negligent behavior. Homework is an absolute necessity and should not be banned. I await your next argument.