So, we were surprised that the brain cells fired at almost the same intensity. The age-old debate over how much homework kids should get has flared up again. In it, authors Etta Kralovec and John Buell argue that research doesn't support the use of homework as a means of academic achievement. They say it puts too much pressure on kids and busy parents, and it robs children of valuable time that could be spent just being a kid, hanging out with the family and developing other interests. Homework proponent, Harris Cooper, however, says that about every fifteen years there's a call to abolish homework, followed fifteen years later by a call for more homework.
Homework is considered an exercise.
There's a movement away from filling kids' heads with facts and doing drills, and there's a push to teach kids broader life skills. The push for more homework continues, fueled by parents who want their children to be competitive for elite colleges and universities and by educators who use it to meet increasingly rigorous state-mandated standards. A backlash sets in, led by beleaguered parents concerned about their stressed-out children. A 336-page illustrated trade paperback written by noted trainer Thomas L. Madden. Make well thought out decisions.