What are the benefits of homework to children?

 

Responsibility: Doing homework every day at the same time helps develop responsibility and prepares children for responsibilities they will face as adults.

 

Reinforcement: Homework helps children understand that learning doesn't stop when the school bell rings.

 

Self-esteem: Children learn self-esteem by doing praiseworthy things—completing homework assignments is both praiseworthy and admirable.

 

Accomplishment: Taking pride in homework assignments helps children experience the satisfaction of a job well done. Plus, the children go to school prepared for the next day and are more successful for doing so.

 

FYI: National Minimum Daily Time Guidelines for Homework

Grades 6 through 8 -- 10 MINUTES FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL OF SCHOOL THAT IS 70 MINUTES OF HOMEWORK A NIGHT SPREAD ACROSS THE DIFFERENT MAJOR CLASSES -- PLUS READING