# The Homework Myth

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- Authors: [Alfie Kohn](https://www.bookquiver.com/alfie-kohn)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2007-08-14

## Description

So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil-or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis reveals how a set of misconceptions about learning and a misguided focus on competitiveness has left our kids with less free time, and our families with more conflict. Pointing to stories of parents who have fought back-and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework-Kohn demonstrates how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning.

## Editions

### The Homework Myth

- Publisher: Da Capo Press
- ISBN: 978-07-3821-111-4
- Published: 2007-08-14
- Language: en_GB