There are important life skills, such as social skills, that have to be learned at school, when students spend time with their peers. Such skills cannot be taught through homework.

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Pro: When schools rely on homework, they may have less time for projects that enhance social skills, like group work.

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Con: Some high schools do not have recess, so teens are not given the opportunity to socialize outside of academic or extra-curricular activities.

Should homework be banned?

There are important life skills, such as social skills, that have to be learned at school, when students spend time with their peers. Such skills cannot be taught through homework.

Pros

Cons

When schools rely on homework, they may have less time for projects that enhance social skills, like group work.

Some high schools do not have recess, so teens are not given the opportunity to socialize outside of academic or extra-curricular activities.

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There are important life skills, such as social skills, that have to be learned at school, when students spend time with their peers. Such skills cannot be taught through homework.

Pro claim 1

When schools rely on homework, they may have less time for projects that enhance social skills, like group work.

Con claim 1, children below

Some high schools do not have recess, so teens are not given the opportunity to socialize outside of academic or extra-curricular activities.