Homework

Homework is a word many children do not like to hear. Students go to school five days a week, for seven to eight hours per day, and then have to bring books home to do assignments with. It is the pattern that occurs in every school system for many years now. Although many children and young adults do not enjoy doing homework, I believe it is definitely a necessity. Homework gives students a chance to review the information they have learned that day and continue to build on that knowledge as the year goes on. It keeps them busy and trains them to be disciplined in work/study ethic. I, personally, have sometimes enjoyed homework, and sometimes not. I really believe students' feelings regarding homework can depend on what it is (an essay, a project), the subject (math, science), how it is given, (worksheets, textbook exercises), who gives it (a teacher they like as opposed to one they do not) and how much time is given for the work (over night, a few days, one week). All of these effect students' thinking and ultimately, how they see things. I, personally, enjoy writing education and sociology papers and am not particularly fond of history ones. So, it takes me a longer amount of time to write a history essay whereas an education paper with information dealing with children would naturally flow from my mind. It is always seen that students do not like homework, but has anyone thought about the teachers? They distribute the homework, grade it, assess it and sometimes re-teach it. They have to do as much work or possibly even more than the students. This is not realized much of the time by the students. What should be taught is that "homework" does not have to be the negative word it has become. Homework can be fun and enjoyable with the right mind set. Students should be taught the benefits of doing homework such as: it will keep them busy and focused on their school work and it can teach them new ideas about the world. They should be told that if they look at it in a positive way, it will be less of a strain on them to complete. Parents should find out which subject their child enjoys most and highlight the work in that area. Children should also take breaks and snack times in between homework to relax and clear their minds. Giving them too much work at once is not beneficial or healthy to a child. Homework is and has always been a part of school and will ultimately help students in the future. Since it is something that will probably not change, students should be helped in seeing it as a positive thing. *Always think of the glass as being half full.*