Mumbai: An online petition seeking a ban on school home work is receiving tremendous support. More than 21,500 people have already signed the petition and the number is increasing with every passing second.
"Giving children gift of exploring and less stress - Ban Homework for young children", Mirudula Manian, a mother of two, says in her petition.
"I'm a very imaginative person, my little son who is 4 yrs old also looks to be so.. I would never want to diminish the positive imaginative bubble side for him because of academic stress.. hence I'm writing this for him and other children around his age group (yes children who just started schooling) and children under 10 years old", she says in the petition started about two weeks ago.
"Homework is a never ending drama for children and parents. Most parents of primary school-aged kids would agree that homework creates tears and tantrums. (sometimes the kids get worked up about it too!) and it takes far too much time!" she adds.
"I'm delighted to have my son studying in one of the good schools in my locality, Chennai. He is a happy child, he is happy about the class teacher ..all that is fine till now..And I trust my child is contributing his best for his age. But then there is a minor conflict at every home (hopefully) it's about homework..heavy portions for this age..cycle test for kg classes.. surprise test..and weekly test..what not for small children (most parents would agree with it.)", Manian's online petition on "Change.org" says.
"This is something which I'm referring to all schools(atleast most schools across India, 98% irrespective of the syllabus or teaching methodology...we fear stress level is way too high both with kids and us..I don't like to debate with anyone here saying..when they address need to evolve and say times have changed ..and move on with flow", she says.
"I am worried that if this is how it will be for my eldest..I wonder if I need to worry even more when my second child enters school later..would it be even more ?? Seriously!", she says.
"I'm writing this with a heavy heart after discussing with many parents (family,friends, acquaintance) and have put lot of effort into this letter, and hope that all boards will take it seriously, and also recognise that we wish to make things better for all children & parents not more challenging", she writes.
"We also recognise and appreciate that many teachers and school management who has our child's best interests at heart, and hope that this will be the first of many constructive conversations we have around thier learning in coming years", she writes.
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