Students Should be Engaged in Social Activities rather than School Work at Home

Students Should be Engaged in Social Activities rather than School Work at Home

Some people believe that students must be assigned enough homework so that they get an opportunity to practice the things taught in the class at home. So they will not forget it. Others think that they shouldn't be overloaded by homework rather they must be given an opportunity to engage in social activities. In my opinion, neither of the views is correct in itself. The students should not be overburdened with large amounts of homework since they have already practiced such activities inside the classroom. Though homework is helpful in reminding them about the lesson they have learned on a particular day, getting them engaged, and being ready for assignments and examinations, they have very little time to get refreshed. If we keep the students engaged with the homework all the time, it will 58 have an adverse effect on their social skills. They never get a chance to learn the skills that they need for socialization. There is a danger that such children become self-centric. Instead o…