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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!


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An acclaimed educator and social skills ​specialist​, Mrs. Rifka Schonfeld has served the Jewish community for close to thirty years. She founded and directs the widely acclaimed educational program, SOS, servicing all grade levels in secular as well as Hebrew studies. A kriah and reading specialist, she has given dynamic workshops and has set up reading labs in many schools. In addition, she offers evaluations G.E.D. preparation, social skills training and shidduch coaching, focusing on building self-esteem and self-awareness. She can be reached at 718-382-5437 or at [email protected].