Physical health, mental health, environmental health, social health, etc., all work together to create who we are. A large homework load can control certain aspects of their life and can greatly affect these areas of health. Most children are active, going out and playing or finding a way to exercise daily. If this time is taken away, children will not be able to get the necessary exercise they need. This could lead to health problems such as obesity. In an article written by Valerie Strauss, she explains some of her research by saying, “Many students have written that homework causes them to sleep less than they should and leads to headaches, fatigue, sleep deprivation, weight loss, and stomach problems.” , as well as a lack of balance in their lives” (Strauss). These health problems may not be as common among elementary school students as they are among high school students, but at the rate that our schools are increasing the amount of homework, the number of children with these health problems will increase. The most important factor in a child's development is his or her mental health. If you go to any social media site in 2015, there will be students posting how stressed and worried they are about all the homework and quizzes. The number of teenagers suffering from depression and anxiety has increased dramatically. Homework can take up a lot of time for children, time they could be spending with their friends and family,