There is such a thing as too much homework, but there is also such a thing as too little!I think this article on Kohn sums up my feelings: <a href="http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2009/02/alfie-kohn-is-bad-for-you-and-dangerous-for-your-children/">http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2009/02/alfie-kohn-is-bad-for-you-and-dangerous-for-your-children/</a> We know from actual research (Carol Dweck) that there is nothing inherently wrong with praise.