While homework can stimulate a child’s responsibility and their ability to self discipline, it could also prove to be a major nuisance to students. Homework affects children worldwide on a day-to-day basis. 

Excessive amounts of homework can cause burnout when students are attempting to balance other important parts of their life. Students should not have to solely focus on school as well as revolving around what it entails. 

“It’s unnecessary because people have other stuff to worry about. They have a home life, social life, family life, and sports life,” Anneliese Pisades said. 

Teenagers need time to focus on their mental and physical selves. School can already take the majority of the day leaving little time for leisure activities and a chance to wind down.

“School is a place to work, home is a place to rest,” Mohammed Abdulkhalea says. 

It’s important to note that teenagers need rest, and homework can get in the way of that.

Although there are a multitude of downsides to homework, some students find it helpful when studying and understanding learning material. 

Many teachers don’t assign homework and oftentimes any work a student doesn’t finish at school is then completed at home. There are a multitude of benefits that stem from doing homework, one of them is critical thinking; hoping students apply knowledge and develop reasoning skills while working problems out by themselves. Other benefits include a better academic performance, increased cognitive abilities, and better study habits. Rylan Collins feels homework has its advantages. 

“I haven’t had much homework lately but it’s necessary because it can advance your learning,” Collins said.

All students are different in their views concerning homework. Homework could be counterproductive or stimulate responsibility in a child.