Homework is one of the major factors affecting children's mental health and its one of the biggest issues in the Canadian Education system. Why? Because teachers pile on loads and loads of work that doesnt let the child be a child. Many kids are suffering from depression or anxiety but most teachers just want that assignment turned in on time. For example, what do you think kinds the ages of 8-13 should be doing? They should be out with their friends and playing in the snow but do you know what they're actually doing? They're doing homework. It's also very commun for such young kids to actually go to bed at 3 or 4 am due to school work they couldn't complete during the day. And, high school kids (14-18) are still teenagers and they are being swamped with the stress of school and on top of that the stress of just being a teenager. Let me give you some examples. As a teenager, your body is changing and it's a very confusing time because you may be figuring out your sexuality or gender identity but on top of that, you have teachers telling you to write 2000 word essays in 2 weeks. Honestly, being a teenager in the 21st century is one of the most stressful things I can think of right now.