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==Assigning reading and other asignments to be completed by students during the summer has now become an expected behavior of teachers. Teachers assign this work over the summer thinking that such assignments allow them to get a head start on what they have to teach at school. However, assigning homework over summer break not only takes away the true meaning of summer, it also adds unneeded stress to a student’s life during a time that is supposed to be relaxing.==

==When my parents were growing up, they never had assignments during the summer. The summer was a time to enjoy the sun and beach and your friends. Currently, that has all changed. Now, high school students often have to read on average two or three books over the summer break. Frequently, not only do students have to read the book, they also have to answer essays and keep a journal about what they read that day. Personally, I do not think this is right. Summer should be a time where you can enjoy your friends and family and not have to worry about schoolwork.==

==English is not the only subject that has required assignments. Often, especially if you take Advanced Placement courses, other subjects offer summer assignments also. Math packets, history essays, Spanish journals, and science readings are also possibilities of summer work. All these assignments only add stress to what should be a time of relaxation in a student’s life. I understand that teachers often have too much required material that they need to get through in the year, and assigning some work in the summer helps open up more time during the year to teach, but I think the amount of required work in the summer is alarming. Overall, I realize that some classes may need to assign work to be complete in the summer because there is too much material that needs to be covered during a regular school year. However, if teachers are going to assign work over the summer, I would suggest that it be somewhat easy and not so laborious. In this way, students can enjoy a relaxing and stress free summer vacation.==