Should schools stop setting homework?

It can boost your school performance, but would children be better off doing other things?

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Everyone knows the feeling. You've had a busy day at school and when you get home you just want to relax. However, your teacher has given you a bit more work that needs to be done before you can chill. Homework can be frustrating, but it has a purpose. It's designed to help your learning and improve your performance at school - and there are studies that suggest it does have a positive impact. It can be difficult to remember that, though, when the sun is shining and you want to be outside playing or doing something else. There are some people who argue that there are better ways for children