Academician Gennady Onishchenko warned that homework for first… (онищенко · домашний · ребёнок)
Academician Gennady Onishchenko warned that homework for first graders poses a health risk due to prolonged sitting after school, potentially leading to hypertension and cardiovascular issues, as it contradicts children's physiology and psychological needs.
Consensus
- Homework for first graders may lead to hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.
- The workload after four hours of school is excessive for young children.
- Children are not physiologically prepared for prolonged sitting after being active in kindergarten.
- The current system of education contradicts the natural development needs of children.
- Academician Gennady Onishchenko expressed concern about the impact of homework on children's health and psychology.
Points of divergence
- They are not going to do homework at home after school anyway, so material should be consolidated during class time. — riamo
- The Ministry of Education has already decided to cancel homework for first graders. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Onishchenko warns of hypertension risk for first graders due to homework — РИАМО
- Onishchenko: Homework is dangerous for the health of first graders — Вести