text: In conclusion, students are smart enough to form their own summer assignments that follow the basic guidelines given by teachers. They know how to wisely create a project that doesn't absorb too much or too little time, isn't too easy or too hard, and is completely necessary for staying on track in school. Not every student would be willing to work on an idea for a project that would be assigned to each of their classmates, but every grade has several bright and accomplished achievers who would take up the challenge. Students know their own limits. We can set them for ourselves.Let's face it, summer assignments are the biggest waste of time possible. Even more of a waste than the SOL. Who wants their summer having to be cut into, all because of a bunch of assignments at a teacher's request? That just isn't right, nor how it should be. While summer assignments are a pain, wouldn't they be less painful if the student had input on the assignment, or even designed it themselves? Summer assignments should be student-designed because it allows for more individuality, the ability to learn at one's own pace, and allows the student more time to enjoy the summer, and complete the assignment.