I didn't have much homework when I was growing up. The largest amount was when I had to study for a test or research/create a special project.
My own kids, on the other hand, had hours of homework each night and week-end. They were both in accelerated classes, for which I was very proud of them, but sheesh. Way too much homework. It would cut into our normal family time and I wondered if they were having the experience of being just kids.