sp215+Pet+Peeves


 * Thesis** **homework on weekends should not be assigned.**


 * (I believe that) teachers should not assign homework on weekends.**


 * Three Reasons**
 * 1) Weekends are for relaxing. Example: A lot of students usually do not have much time to relax, so they probably will wrestle siblings for control over the couch on weekends.
 * 2) Homework on weekends just induces stress. Example: Kids have a lot of activities on weekends, and they probably will be thinking about it the whole time; therefore, they will not be paying full attention to what they are currently doing. They also might forget altogether.
 * 3) Homework on weekends is easier to forget to do. Example:On weekends, kids are busy trying to do fun stuff, and it is very easy to forget to do homework.


 * Facts/Experts/Opinions**
 * "Forh school districts that have homework policies," says Harris Cooper, PhD, who is the nation's leading homework expert, "the majority rely on the 10- minute rule."


 * Exaggerated Effects**
 * If teachers want to promote good health for students, they should ASSIGN NO HOMEWORK ON WEEKENDS! Otherwise, kids may be so worried about the assignment all weekend that they may forget to do it entirely! They probably will complain about it loudly in school.

=//**Battle of the Books**//=


 * Have you ever been stressed about homework on the weekends? Have you ever forgotten completely about a weekend assignment and had to face the wrath of your unforgiving teacher? Well, if you have, you're not alone. Many kids around the world have to deal with weekend homework assignment every week.**


 * "For school districts that have homework policies," says Harris Cooper, PhD, who is the nation's leading homework expert, "the majority rely on the 10- minute rule." I agree completely with Mr.Cooper. The 10- minute rule states that you should have 10 minutes of homework times your grade level. Sixth grade students should have 1 hour of homework at the very most on weekdays, but NONE ON WEEKENDS!**

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 * Instead of the intended "extra practice" goal, weekend homework just induces stress. A lot of kids may even forget to complete the homework just because they are under so much tension. As my weekends are always filled with activities, you can make a very good guess that I have forgotten to do homework on a weekend at least once. You're right. I have had to do homework during lunch at school before. Suppose this happens:**


 * "Hey Mom! Can I have the couch after finishing my 4 book reports, 5 workbooks for Math, and my working moon rocket experiment for science? Wait, I forgot! Can I also have some snack after reading my umpteenth Social Studies textbooks?"**


 * "Sure, honey! Just finish your work, okay?"**


 * Is that what you want weekends to turn into? Periods of tedious work, plus intense fights with siblings for control of the couch? If not, then teachers should stop giving assignments of certain doom on weekends. This will also stop students from complaining loudly in the hallways about weekend homework.**


 * Okay. Here's a more realistic example:**


 * "Hey Mom! Can I watch TV after finishing my 1 1/2 hour work load?"**


 * "Sure, as long as you finish everything!"**


 * You see? Even though it's a more possible scenario, it's still pretty bad. Weekends are a time of relaxation, but they are slowly mutating into at- home school days. Seriously people. Give us kids a break once in a while.**


 * Now stop giving homework on weekends.**


 * For good.**