Does your primary school child get too much homework? #HomeworkMustFall

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Published May 24, 2018

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Does your primary school child get too much homework? More and more schools are doing away with homework or cutting back on it, arguing that it offers little, or no benefits, to young children and leads to increased stress and anxiety.

Read more in The Saturday Star this week on developments of this story as we hear from those who are against and those for homework. 

When students are pushed to handle a workload that is not on par with their development level, can it lead to stress for children and their parents?

Does stress and tension for families increase when parents perceive themselves as being unable to help their children with homework?

You can share your thoughts and experiences of how your child's homework has had an impact on either your child or household. Share with us on our social media using the hashtag #HomeworkMustFall

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