Why don't schools simulate a typical 9 to 5 work week for students and remove homework entirely?

Baylahoo@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 425 points –

I know this is typical for the US so this is more for US people to respond to. I wouldn't say that it is the best system for work, just wondering about the disconnect.

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Cynicism: also primes for the need to bring work home and be available off the clock.

Yes, but also: In a lot of professions you have a lot of freedom regarding when you work. I'm browsing lemmy now, and getting to work at around 10, but I worked late on Friday, and I'm probably going to be answering some mails after dinner today.

I think this is just going to become more common: Not paying people for for the time they are at work, but rather for the job they do. That means that if you prefer to work 9-5, thats fine, but if you prefer to leave earlier or start later, and get some of your work done in the afternoon/weekends, thats also fine, as long as you get the job done.

I very much enjoy having that freedom. Even though it means I may be expected to pull longer days every now and then, it also means nobody questions me for leaving early when the weather is nice.

As someone who is getting ready to work at 9pm on a Sunday night...what's this clock you speak of?