Brandy Young kicked off the new school year with a note for her kids to pass on to their parents. When it made its way to social media, it quickly went viral:
Her note struck a powerful chord with parents everywhere.
So far, it's been shared nearly 70,000 times by moms and dads who are tired of playing "homework police" or just want a little more quality time with their kids at night.
Brandy Young is right: The research on the effectiveness of homework is a mixed bag, especially for kids as young as second grade.
...imagination, social skills, family bonding, and even just getting enough sleep are also important.
It's nice to see a teacher who recognizes that a lot of different things go in to making a well-rounded kid.
Students "work hard all day. When they go home they have other things they need to learn there," Young told CBS News. "I'm trying to develop their whole person."
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