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  1. Why Homework is Bad: Stress and Consequences - Healthline

    Research shows that some students regularly receive higher amounts of homework than experts recommend, which may cause stress and negative health effects.

  2. Health Hazards of Homework - Stanford Medicine Children’s ...

    A new study found that students who did excessive hours of homework “experienced greater behavioral engagement but also more academic stress, physical health problems, and lack of balance in their lives.”

  3. Stanford research shows pitfalls of homework | Stanford Report

    A Stanford researcher found that too much homework can negatively affect kids, especially their lives away from school, where family, friends and activities matter.

  4. The Harmful Effects of Homework - NeuroLaunch.com

    Studies have consistently shown that a high percentage of students report experiencing stress and anxiety due to homework demands. In some surveys, as many as 70-80% of students indicate that homework is a significant source of stress in their lives.

  5. Is it time to get rid of homework? Mental health experts weigh in

    Mental health experts agree heavy work loads have the potential do more harm than good for students, especially when taking into account the impacts of the pandemic. But they also say the answer...

  6. Is it time to get rid of homework? Mental health experts ...

    Mental health experts agree heavy workloads have the potential do more harm than good for students, especially when taking into account the impacts of the pandemic. But they also say the answer...

  7. Is homework a necessary evil?

    In fact, too much homework can do more harm than good. Researchers have cited drawbacks, including boredom and burnout toward academic material, less time for family and extracurricular activities, lack of sleep and increased stress.

  8. 5 Reasons Why Too Much Homework is Bad for Health

    Although out-of-class activity is an essential part of the educational process, there are five reasons why too much homework is bad for health. There’s a great variety of homework facts and one of them claims that 56% of students consider homework a primary source of stress.

  9. Why is Homework Bad for Mental Health? - Recovery Ranger

    Homework can be a major source of stress and frustration for students, which can lead to a negative impact on their mental health. It can lead to a lack of time for other activities, pressure to perform well, burnout, and decreased self-esteem.

  10. The Negative Effects of Homework

    Homework is not necessary because of the negative impacts on mental health it helps develop, such as burn-out, and only benefits the non-disadvantaged families. Homework was originally invented by an Italian teacher in 1905 and used to punish misbehaving students.