That sounds like a lot of homework at such a young age. I don't give my students very much homework at all, and they are 13-16 years old. They do get A LOT in some other subjects though.
According to homework researcher Harris Cooper, resonable homework expectations are 10 minutes per grade level. Being in second grade would mean 20 minutes of homework per day.
Talk to your son's teacher, and maybe the other kids' parents to see if they feel the same. I agree with you, learning should be fun!
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