EXCESSIVE HOME WORK: POSSIBLE OTHER OPTIONS :Ch. Dharani ,IX Class -2014 -AJHS

EXCESSIVE HOME WORK Home work has historical been given to students to reinforce waht they learn at school, and ultimately to help them learn the material better. Too much home work is not helpful. Many teachers defend large amount of home work, claiming that it helps to prepare students for a world that is becoming increasingly competitive. Excessive amount of home works can be harmful to kids both physically and mentally. A lot of home work usually means a lot of books to carry. Carrying large amounts of weight daily at a young once age can do a lot of damage because bones are still in development stage. The U.S. Consumer product safety commission has reported that in 1999, more than 800 kids were treated in emergency wards for back – pack related injuries. Many of these injuries can lead to serious problems later in life including chronic shoulder, neck and back pain. The number of children who are overweight has doubled in the last two or three decades; currently one child out of five is overweight. These children are faced with more problems instead of learning and concentrating on their work, many children are developing low self-esteem and even depression because of teasing. The cases of obesity are growing most certainly due to lack of physical exercise. Homework also takes time away that a kid could be spending with his / her family. Rather than spending time bonding and buildings strong family relationships, parents and children argue over homework time is taken away from important aspects of daily life. This time is particularly precious in families with both the parent working. The time spent by such parents with their children is very limited. This time is spent by going out or doing other activities, that most families are not able to do because the kids don’t have time to take a break from their homework schedule. When assignments are given carelessly and frequently, it causes students to lose interest in the subject. Negative results can also occur when a student is not able to complete his or her homework. Many times they will resort to copying the homework, having others do their assignments, or cheating in tests. Bad habits such as these are likely to haunt kids through their lives and have an adverse effect on their moral judgment. These are the disadvantages of excessive homework. The use of home is effective when used by the rule ‘less is more’. Over whelming kids with loads of home work can cause them stress and possible physical injury. Home work takes away from the small amount of time kids get to spend with their parents and siblings. A limit on tier physical and social activities can also take a large toil on their lives, and could hinder their health and future relationships. Critically acclaimed, author Tamin Ansary reports that since 1981, the amount of homework given to an average sixth class child has increased by more than fifty percent. Many people claim that the increase in homework dates as far back as 1957. The new competition that emerged served as an incentive for schools to fly to increase the volume of the curriculum. The amount of homework increases with the increase in class. I am not in a opinion that homework should be abolished, but it should be limited. The homework should also be creative and interesting so that the child enjoys it. Ch. Dharani IX Class Ananda Jyothi High School