Well said bjkmom. “Real homework time” is key here. Distractions can easily double the time spent on homework and almost certainly devalues the time spent. Students need to understand the importance of concentration, something that is sincerely lacking in this age of technology. Parents can help by setting up homework time and space starting in the elementary years, habits that hopefully will continue throughout the years. I know D shuts down everything and goes to her quiet spot, spreads out the books, and hits them hard for those 2 or more hours each night. Some of her friends say it takes 4 or 5 but they are texting, facebooking, and watching television all while attempting to do homework lol.