You are very busy in college, so to fit homework into everything such as work, class, and spending time with friends and family can be difficult. According to Max Green, “How homework is done is a much more critical factor in academic performance than how much homework is assigned.”(3)
You need to work harder to manage your time. You build skills to work independently, which is what you will be doing in college. Out in the real world when you have a job that you work independently at, you will be successful. Your study skills grow too, and it’s easier for you to do homework. On the other hand, homework takes away from social time. Instead of visiting with your family or going out with friends, you stay home and do homework. Homework takes away from everything else you should balance in your life. It’s hard to fit homework into the day if you have a job, play sports, work, go to the gym, and hang out with friends. Susan Schwartz says homework can decrease a child’s interest in learning and having parents intervene can lead to conflict.(9) In conclusion, homework should not be banned, as it helps you out in the long run with college and any job. It helps you with working independently, study skills, time management, and being