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Topic of Debate

"Why should the State of Oregon pass homework laws?"

• Because kids are really smart and too much homework causes them to forget what they learn
• Homework laws would prevent teachers from assigning homework that is too hard for a student
• Homework prevents children from spending quality time with their parents because their parents dont have a lot of time to spend with their children
• Homework should be a reward for working hard in school. The harder you work in school the less homework you should get
• School books have lots of extra stuff in them because the writers need to fill up a book with a lot of extra information that is not necessary just to make sure they can sell books. Homework should be based on the important parts of the book and not the filler stuff
• Limiting homework by law would require teachers to be more creative in presenting their subjects in class
• Teachers would spend more time with the students on subjects so they are obeying the homework laws
• Homework laws would give kids more time to play and spend time developing deeper more meaningful friendships

"Why kids over 10 years old should be allowed to work"

• Kids learn quickly
• Working will give a kid an appreciation for doing a good job and getting paid for it
• Working allows kids to buy the special things they want to have so they can save their parents money
• Working will make kids feel good about themselves
• Working keeps kids from wandering the streets, getting into fights, stealing or taking drugs
• Kids will learn how to run a business and work with others
• Working teaches valuable skills

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