Homework and the Myth of Responsibility

Card reading "Homework in this house is optional and joyous, ages 0-10" with an open book, It's OK to Go Up the Slide

Adult reasons for assigning homework vary, but one big one that always comes up is this: Responsibility. “The purpose of homework is to teach students to be responsible as well as reinforcing school curriculum,” quote many well-meaning grown-ups, teachers and parents alike.