Homework

Summary: Homework is a very controversial subject believe it or not. Many Parents say that we as students get too little homework yet some say that we get so much homework that we don't have enough time to spend with family and friends.

Arguments In Favor

• Causes stress
• Sleep deprivation 
• Time 
• Lack of being with family & friends 

Arguments Against

• Homework helps with learning 
• Discipline 
• Improves our understanding of the subject
• Better test scores 
• Teaches responsibilty and organization 

My Position

• Homework should NOT be abolished
• Helps with learning skills
• Practice 
• Helps with grades 
• Not going to be easy 

Works Cited:
Malone, Tara. "More Homework? Parents OK with That." Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL). 13 Aug. 2010: 11. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 May. 2014.

Chute, Eleanor. "Studies Show Homework Isn't Much of a Burden." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 19 Mar. 2014: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 May. 2014.

Strauss, Valerie. "Homework Hurts High-Achieving Students, Study Says." Washington Post - Blogs. 13 Mar. 2014: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 May. 2014.

Suskind, Dorothy. "What Students Would Do If They Did Not Do Their Homework." Phi Delta Kappan. Sep. 2012: 52-55. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 May. 2014.