According to some, children should not be assigned homework so frequently. Although less homework may seem counterproductive, I firmly believe that spending a certain amount of time each day on homework would, in the long run, hinder a child’s growth. Instead, they would be better off investing in learning independent skills and building relationships.
Children grow into adults, and this alone requires the ability to take care of oneself. When young, most depend entirely on their parents to support their lives. However, as life progresses, responsibilities change, and one must learn to take charge of personal routines and manage one’s own affairs, independent of the support once received as an infant. This serves not only to build confidence, but also to reduce reliance on others. Such benefits can be seen when a student decides to continue their studies overseas, and cooking can prove to be a useful skill for nourishing oneself.
Turning now to relationships, they are as important for adults as they are for children. Against the stresses and hardships that life brings, connections and bonds with loved ones act as a buffer, providing a safe haven for people to be vulnerable and receive constructive feedback. Since children are particularly vulnerable, they are more prone to low self-esteem when they fail at certain tasks, such as homework. In this case, strong bonds with parents provide a healthy foundation for the child to receive guidance.
To conclude, when it comes to children, there are more beneficial things they can be doing instead of homework, and I believe that building independence and relationships has a potentially greater impact on their lives.