I think I'm inclined to agree with you although I personally feel like we got too much homework when I grew up, so I'd prefer it being less for my child or at least rather assignments that involve him going outside doing research in a certain field and then writing about it or discussing it in class the next day. I was one of those kids that simply did not do my homework, always got into trouble, lol :)
Yeah, as a kid, I was really not a fan of homework. Younger years, I may have done them religiously but as I got older - copying was the best skill I developed to counter homework. It really boils down to what kind of homework we are dealing with. What I had in mind is something that could get our kids to go out of the house and discover something new. Rather than have them stuck in a gadget for a very long time. Something a parent could accompany them outside and grab the opportunity to play catch or tag. But that's just me :)