My kids have a strict routine now that they are back in school. They have to read, do homework, practice, and help clean up. I don’t want them to fall behind. It is easy for me to fall behind, and I don’t want them to fall behind on their work because of me. I do a lot. Being a parent requires an MBA, nowadays.
There is so much going on in this world, that it is easy to get distracted. I want them to be able to focus on what is important. I don’t want them to fall into the trap of getting away from what is important right now. Then to look at what is important next. I want them to have the skills they will need to succeed.
I may not agree with all of the subjects that they are taught and the methods, but I feel they do need to focus on one thing at a time. I want to teach them the value of hard work and getting things done on time with excellence. Homework may not seem important to them. I see it as a tool to help them become disciplined. I used to not like routines. Now I see the value in them.