• Anivia@feddit.org
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    4 days ago

    I mean, we have had solid proof that giving children homework is counterproductive for at least 2 decades now. Maybe this will be the final straw that actually makes us listen to the experts and just stop giving children homework

    • Liz@midwest.social
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      The benefits of homework depend on how old the kid is and how much homework they’re getting. Too much homework too early is either a wash or an overall negative, but homework as a concept does have benefits.