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Should homework be banned?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
A lack of teacher supervision is not an advantage of homework, it is a disadvantage.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
If teachers are not present, some students might decide to copy their work from the internet or a friend.
Pro claim 2, children below
Parents who can afford it often hire private tutors to help their children with homework. Many families cannot afford these.
Con claim 1
If students only learn to work and learn when they are being supervised, they will not learn to be independent.