Anti-Homework petition!

We are highly against homework, homework may have some advantages like reinforcing students knowledge but there are some cons, homework is proven all around the world by scientists showing that homework increases young peoples stress and worries (Affecting learning at school). The Journal of Experimental Education published research indicating that when high school students were assigned too much homework, they were more susceptible to serious mental and physical health problems, high-stress levels, and sleep deprivation. This may even lead to fatalities with people committing suicide. Children who have more than one hour of homework each night overwhelmingly report that they feel stressed about their ability to complete their work. Over time, this stress can create real problems for a developing brain. This is especially damaging for children, whose brains are rapidly laying down neural connections. Homework over a certain time limit can cause stress, depression, anxiety, lack of sleep, and more. Homework distracts from extracurriculars and sports as well, something colleges often look for. Research showed that excessive homework is associated with high stress levels, physical health problems and lack of balance in children's lives; 56% of the students in the study cited homework as a primary stressor in their lives. This is why we think it's time to end homework/make it optional.