Homework?

A very controversial topic in a students opinion and some feel very strongly about it . So should we have homework? or just stick to the assignments in class and lecture. I am torn about the benefits and disadvantages of homework. On one hand I feel homework helps students practice the new concepts and information they learned in class. However, I also feel that students do soo much work during the day that they shouldnt have to spend hours a week of outside assignments and studying for test. I once read that student on average have about five minutes a day to sit down with their families and friends for dinner because of homework and other activities. When I am a teacher, I hope to take into account that students have many responsiblities when it comes to their lives and they may not have time to get their homework completed. A balance needs to be met when it comes to assigning students homework and they must have a decent amount to finish the assignment. Reading 100 pages in one night is not a reality for some students and may allow them to just rush through it and not understand the content. I hope to allow my students the proper amount of time to learn the material rather then just rushing. Some teachers also believe in busy work for the students just to give them extra work and I dont think that is fair. Staying on task is essential to becoming a great teacher but sometimes you must learn to adapt to different situations differently. If students do their homework they should be reward not punished for their efforts. Grades should be based on if he or she did the assignment not always if it is just correct. Students learn from mistakes and they shouldn't be embarrassed or stressed when doing their homework to get something wrong!