Self-Reliance
If you think this ten-minute rule is too good to be true (or too simple), the authors have a few other suggestions for helping your children gain skills for future accomplishments. Among those suggestions? Chores. They argue that research shows that children gain responsibility, learn from their mistakes, and develop resilience through work around the house. Below is a chart of what you can expect from your children at different ages.
Ensuring that children have responsibility commiserate to their age can also provide a lot of the structure and positive feedback that children get from spending time on their homework on a daily basis. I think it’s worth a try. After all, who doesn’t want their children to grow up and accomplish all that they set their mind to? If a timer and household chores can get them closer, I’m in!