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Letter Published in The National UAE  on 17Nov 19 Homework can wait; these are the best times in children’s lives  Anam Rizvi’s article Dubai parents want more play time and less homework for pupils (November 15) was a good read. Today’s education system lays too much emphasis on homework and too many schools allot endless assignments to students, who barely get any time to play.I am happy Dubai parents are opposed to more homework and want schools to give students more time to play. The concept of free time is important for any individual, even more so in children’s growing years. Schools must prioritise time for relaxation. Here in my home city, the principle of easing up on homework is slowly catching on. Children must have time for leisure and not be overburdened with assignments by their class teachers.K Ragavan, Bengaluru