Of course, ib is quite possible that too much work may be given, and so an abuse may be created. There is such a difference in the time that) some children take to do the same work as compared with others, that teachers may possibly overburden the slow ones. But no good teacher will con tinue to give such taaka, if propel , repre sentation be made to him. As far as my experience goes, few parents object; to home work, while many are pleased with the neatness, and capability displayed by their children in doing work without assistance. Occasionally teachers may give work to a class beyond some pupils' power. When such happens the teacher should ever be ready to excuse the child, and to discourage the idea that help is bo be sought ab home. Ib has 6eldom come under my notice that this help has been given. In many caßes ib is beyond the power of parents to give help in the work of the upper standards. With respecb to the amount of work, Mr Fitch says children under twelve should not be asked to do homework that takes more than an hour, nor scholars of any age to do more than can fairly be done in two hours.
