Working solo

by Elanie
(Cape Town, South Africa)

My child indicated to me that she was ready to work on her own, eg follow lesson plans and then complete the answer sheets. This is for non-discipline studies. She's 11,5 years old. Things seemed to be going well, but as this term (South Africa) is nearing an end, I am realizing that she's not ready to work on her own yet.

My question: should I go back to 100% instruction (which seemed to work perfect) or should I just encourage more? Ocationally come alongside to "check up"? I feel not to carry on spoonfeeding all the way. It's however not about me, but about her wanting to take on responsibility. Maybe I just didn't realize how big a step it is to work on your own.

In other areas she does very well - practising piano diligently, doing well at ballet, doing chores as expected and keeping her room reasonably tidy.

Thanks for any ideas - in the meantime I'm praying!