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The argument presented advocates for banning homework in schools due to its negative impact on students' mental and physical health, as it causes stress and anxiety. Research suggests that homework does not significantly enhance learning outcomes, especially for younger students, and often leads to inequality among students with varying resources. The conclusion emphasizes that eliminating homework would allow for a more equitable and effective learning environment, enabling students to focus on their education during school hours.

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The argument presented advocates for banning homework in schools due to its negative impact on students' mental and physical health, as it causes stress and anxiety. Research suggests that homework does not significantly enhance learning outcomes, especially for younger students, and often leads to inequality among students with varying resources. The conclusion emphasizes that eliminating homework would allow for a more equitable and effective learning environment, enabling students to focus on their education during school hours.

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Good afternoon!

We are here today to argue in favor of the motion "Homework should be


banned in school.

I’m sure most of us have felt the pressure of sitting down to do hours of homework after a
long day at school. It’s not just exhausting; it often feels like it’s taking away from everything
else we could be doing. But today, we’re here to show you why banning homework is actually
the best thing for students, and here’s why:

1. Homework Causes Stress and Health Problems

First of all, let’s talk about how homework affects our mental and physical health. Studies
have shown that a lot of homework can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety, and even
depression. We all know what it feels like to be up late, trying to finish assignments, only to
realize you’ve barely slept or even eaten properly. According to the *American Psychological
Association*, stress from homework is one of the main reasons students feel overwhelmed.
This isn’t just about being tired—it’s about our well-being.

By banning homework, students would have more time to relax, sleep, and do activities that
are good for their minds and bodies, like exercising or spending time with family. Imagine how
much better we’d feel if we didn’t have the constant pressure of homework hanging over us
every night.

2. Homework Doesn’t Actually Help Us Learn Better

Next, let’s talk about whether homework even helps us learn. Research shows that, especially
for younger students, more homework doesn’t necessarily mean better grades or better
understanding of the material. In fact, The National Education Association says that once you
hit a certain amount of homework, it doesn’t really make a difference in how well students
perform in class.

Instead of spending hours on homework, wouldn’t it be better if we could use that time to
work on projects in class, ask our teachers questions, and get instant feedback? Homework
often just becomes busywork—doing the same things over and over—when we could be
learning in more creative and meaningful ways.

3. Homework Increases Inequality Between Students

And finally, homework makes things harder for students who don’t have the same resources
at home. Not every student has access to quiet study spaces, the internet, or help from
family members when they need it. Some students may have to work after school, or they
may be caring for younger siblings, which means they don’t have the same time to finish
homework as others. This creates an unfair advantage for some and leaves others behind.

If we get rid of homework, every student would have the same opportunity to succeed
because we’d be focusing on learning during school hours—where everyone has the same
access to resources and support.

In Conclusion:

Banning homework would help reduce stress, improve our mental health, and make learning
more fair and effective. Instead of spending hours on assignments at home, we could focus
on actually learning in school, and have more time to relax, be with friends, or do other things
that make us happy.

Homework is an outdated system that doesn’t work anymore. It’s time to change the way we
think about learning and focus on what truly helps students succeed.

Thank you.

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