Reena Kapoor Reena Kapoor Asked 4 months ago

Does homework affect mental health?

My son is in 8th standard, and he gets so much homework everyday. He seems very stressed and always tired. I'm wondering if this heavy load of homework actually affects a child's mental health in the long run?

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Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Too much pressure definitely causes stress and anxiety in kids. I always suggest taking a break and going for a 20-minute evening walk to refresh the mind. Physical movement is a great way to relieve academic stress.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Bro, it absolutely does. Back in school, late-night submissions gave me so much anxiety and ruined my sleep cycle completely. Schools seriously need to cut down on useless repetitive homework.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My kids get so much homework that even I get mental stress just looking at their bags! Honestly, sitting in one place for hours with books is bound to make anyone cranky. Balance is very important.

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, sitting posture for hours and lack of physical play ruins both physical and mental health. Ensure kids get a clean diet, drink enough water, and spend at least an hour playing outdoors to offset school stress.

Tessa Joseph Tessa Joseph Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Excessive academic pressure leads to sleep deprivation and chronic fatigue, which directly impacts mental health. Parents should monitor if their child is showing signs of withdrawal or irritability. If stress becomes too severe, professional counseling is very helpful.

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Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, bache bahut thak jaate hain aajkal. Dinbhar school aur fir ghar aakar padhna, dimaag thak jata hai. Unhe thoda khelne aur aaram karne ka samay zaroor dena chahiye.

Ritu Didi Ritu Didi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Dekho, thoda homework toh discipline sikhata hai, but if kids are crying and staying up till midnight, it is bad. Parents need to step in and talk to the school teachers. Health and peace of mind are always more important than marks.

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