An argument against homework is an arugment for homeshooling

At first glance, I was appalled by this article. The reason for my reaction was this comment: “If I wanted to help my children with their assignments, I would home school them.”
Yep, that is what he said!
But I started from the beginning and read it again, and it has a great deal of arguments for homeshooling.
…Homework inhibits learning. I firmly believe this and this belief is based on experience. When I was a student in school, I hated homework so consequently, I rarely did it. And did my grades suffer? Yes, because the teacher gave me a zero when I didn't turn in the assignment even though I received a 100 on the exam. …

…When he received a C on his report card, I met with his teacher and asked her to explain how she gave him a C when he received an A on every test. My argument: A grade on a report card should reflect the student's mastery of the subject being graded. Since he received a 100 percent on every test, he obviously had mastered the subject of spelling. Yet a C indicates only an average comprehension. The purpose of homework (or schoolwork in general) is to help the student learn and master the subject content. If the student can master the subject without doing homework, they shouldn't have to do it. …

…Without homework, children can enjoy the evening without stressing about finishing homework assignments, get a good night sleep, and be ready for a new day of learning.
At one school my daughter attended (ninth-grade), she was being assigned no less than five hours of homework each night. …
While I don’t disagree with this parent I am saddened by the fact that they equate helping their child, and home schooling to a colossal waste of time.
Can you imagine how exceptional these already bright kids ( Without homework, children can enjoy the evening without stressing about finishing homework assignments, get a good night sleep, and be ready for a new day of learning.
At one school my daughter attended (ninth-grade), she was being assigned no less than five hours of homework each night. ) would be if their parent had stopped and “helped” them.. Or better yet, homeschooled them.

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