> What's the point of homework if they're not going to do it themselves and they're not going to learn?

My theory is that most homework is given to ensure the parents take an active interest in the kids education.

The fact that the kid needs help to do it is part of the goal, but completely impractical in a small family with 2 working parents.

Unfortunately, the homework is all done in the after-care program, where the high school kids who work there spend the time getting the homework done.

Not exactly what the teacher intended.