Primary school homework – just how much should children be getting?
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Comedian Rob Delaney fired up a debate on homework this week – here’s a look back on what people had to say about it.
By Florence Snead
For many parents, getting their children to do homework can be a daily battle – but is it even that important?
The debate over how much work youngsters should be doing outside the classroom fired up again this week following a tweet from the US comedian and actor Rob Delaney.
Delaney, who stars in Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, garnered dozens of responses after he addressed the subject to his one-and-half million followers.
'Who knows more about stopping this madness?’
'Why do they give 7 yr olds so much homework in UK & how do I stop this,’ he wrote. ‘I want my kid frolicking and drawing and playing football. Who knows more about stopping this madness and can help me?’
He continued: 'Love our kids’ school and teachers (including heads) just sense they’re being told to “teach to the test” just like in America, where people are obviously stupid.’
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