[mware]

If homework takes that long, the teacher has a problem.

I usually give between 15-20 minutes max. homework to my students.

I use it to reinforce the learning of the classroom lesson of the day.

I then use that as a diagnosing tool to see if the kids understood what was taught.

BTW, I would check with your children's teachers. If it is important enough to assign, it is important enough to grade.

[mware]

I forgot to mention that I teach one subject (Life Science)7th grade.