<p>I don’t think that four hours of homework is progressive or feminist. In fact, mostly I think it is busy work and unnecessary and for some kids, downright unhealthy. Yes, some writing assignments, analysis, and problem solving is necessary. But the volume clearly isn’t.</p>
<p>And the problem bleeds all the way back to elementary school where kids are spending two hours a night on homework, instead of playing, which is really preferable developmentally for kids that age.</p>
<p>It isn’t that school has to be all fun and games, at any age, but I surely think a better balance of routine, structure, interesting discussion, projects, physical activity, hands on inquiry, etc. should be the rule, not the exception.</p>