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Created page with " ==Why== * Kids already go to school full time. That should be more than enough learning, if the curriculum is designed correctly. * Kids need a healthy separation between work and play. Homework erodes this boundary and encroaches on all areas of life. * Kids would be happier & healthier with more free time (as long as it doesn't all get spent..."

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==Why==
* Kids already go to school full time. That should be more than enough learning, if the curriculum is [[school curriculum|designed correctly]].
* Kids need a healthy separation between work and play. Homework erodes this boundary and encroaches on all areas of life.
* Kids would be happier & healthier with more free time (as long as it doesn't all get spent [[screen addiction|scrolling]], of course).

==Caveats==
We need to make sure the increased free time doesn't all become '''screen time''':
* The internet needs to be less addictive.
** See relevant discussion: [[Design a social media platform that isn't unhealthy]]
* Either way, if kids are going to spend a lot of time on phones & tablets, we should at least save them from getting bad posture and bad eyes.
** We need to find ways to [[make screens ergonomic]].
* It would also help if kids had more places to play outside.
** Make neighborhoods [[walkable]]?

<small>''Got ideas for what kids could do if they had more free time? Leave a comment on the {{tp}}''</small>

==Status quo==
====Countries that have already abolished homework====
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==Actions to take {{fists}}==
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==See also==
* [[Design a better public school system]]

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