Homework in K-12 schools does more harm than good when it replaces sleep, play, and family time. I've seen my own third-grader come home with 40 minutes of worksheets after already sitting in class for seven hours, and studies show that beyond the 10-minute-per-grade rule, academic gains flatten out while stress spikes. Should we keep assigning traditional homework, or is it time to shift to in-school practice and reading for pleasure?