meinteel:I know that all children are unique and different. The point is, no matter what kind of preferred learning style they have...we should instil self-discipline and responsibility in them.It doesnt matter if a child prefers to have a fully structured timetable or one that is more flexible, if a child prefers algebra or model as long as the child understands the underlying concepts and is able to apply the methods to different questions.For a kid who is less organised and hates rigid timetable, we can say that he/she must finish 1 paper of each subject by the end of the week. She can then choose her own day/time to do it. This is as opposed to forcing the child to do his homework at 3, sleep by 10 etc.So yes, teaching and coaching has to tailor to the needs of the child but being young is no excuse that they can be irresponsible and not capable of independent study.Oh no, I don't agree that being young is an \"excuse\" to be irresponsible and not capable of independent study. Contrary, I support that children should be guided to form good and responsible habits from young. However, I am for the idea that older children are indeed often more motivated to self-study compared to younger children and that we should not \"expect\" ALL young children to achieve the same level of self-discipline as older children.But we both are on the same page that the teaching and coaching has to tailor to the child's unique style and preferences in order to maximize the child's potential :snuggles: