In a world where homework often feels like a chore, one mother decided enough was enough—and the internet agreed.
Meet Cayley, the mum-of-three who went viral on TikTok after sending a confident, and cute, email to her son’s kindergarten teacher. Her message? A firm “no, thank you” to her five-year-old’s hefty homework load, which had left him in tears.
Cayley shared her story with the world, explaining how her little one was handed a daunting 15 to 20-page double-sided packet right on his first day. The stress was so intense that her son began to dread school. With a quick tap on her keyboard, she let the teacher know her son would be opting out, citing the toll on his mental and physical well-being.
The response from fellow parents and educators was overwhelmingly supportive. One teacher chimed in, “Homework is so outdated!” while another lamented the unnecessary pressure it puts on kids. Some parents shared their own tales of homework woes, talking about the need for play and sunshine over stacks of paper.
Despite mixed opinions, with some agreeing with the importance of homework, Cayley’s move led to a compromise. The teacher agreed to scale back, now assigning just a single page of homework with more interactive tasks.
