Edrich:

Hi, I am Edrich Williams! I will be writing the debate section for the Griffin post this year. Should less homework be given to kids? 

Imagine a warm sunny day, but you are inside doing your homework and thinking, “I don’t want to do this.” Should you really have to do this much? This is the question that has sparked debate among parents, kids, and teachers alike for years. While some think homework can be beneficial for the students' grades, others think that schools are putting too much stress on children. 

According to edutopia, it explains in an article that homework teaches students study habits, gives them the opportunity to review material again, and helps them take responsibility for their education. It also gives the parents a better understanding of what is happening in schools. However, despite these benefits, homework also has significant repercussions. Research by a student at Stanford University found that excessive homework can become counterproductive. Too much homework can increase stress, reduce sleep, and leave students with less time for family, friends, and extracurricular activities. This sleep deprivation can cause a struggle to learn and stay awake the next day. 

Teachers should consider students' ages and the level of homework. For example, a second grader should receive less homework than a middle school student. As students go through school, teachers can slowly increase the amount and difficulty of their assignments. This approach can help students develop time-management skills without overwhelming them. Ultimately, homework can be helpful, but more homework does not always mean more education. Schools should aim to give students enough work to reinforce what they learn in class while still allowing them time to rest, spend time with family, and enjoy extracurricular activities.

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Nina:

Hello fellow homosapians! I will be writing for the debate slot of the griffin post this year along with my fellow colleague Edrich Williams. The first topic is, “Should teachers give out homework in school?” This is a hot and cold topic. While many people say that it’s necessary and that it will help people improve their scores; and grades,others argue that it's stressful, and it makes you spend more time doing school work rather than spending time at home, enjoying yourself. Our first argument is that homework Should be allowed, So in other words, the Pro’s of homework is that it Helps people retain the knowledge they learned in school; It can help with organization, time management, independence in studying; It can help teachers see where students need help, learning gaps; and Shows stronger positive academic correlation for middle and high school students (ages 12 and older). Now while looking at this, you might be thinking that it’s either really smart, or you might be complaining about the fact that I have slightly vouched for teachers giving out homework. There are still the cons for homework: Excessive workloads lead to anxiety, sleep deprivation, and in some cases overall mental health concerns. Limits hours available for family, physical exercise, hobbies, and social activities, Creates unfair disadvantages for students who lack quiet study spaces, reliable internet, or home support, Research shows minimal to no academic benefit for early elementary students (grades 1–4), where unstructured play is more valuable for Overall improvement. And it increases reliance on shortcuts or AI tools like ChatGPT rather than genuine problem-solving, SO my personal opinion is that homework is honestly sorta suck-ish and that kids already have eight hours of school, and then they have to go home and do more? That logic does not compute with my brain cells. But overall the cons far outweigh the pro’s, and that proves that homework shouldn’t be allowed. Thank you for your time 

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