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Many students face difficulty balancing academic work and home responsibilities. After school, some still need to clean, cook, or care for their siblings, which consumes their time and energy. According to Han and Zhang (2022), excessive academic tasks can limit students’ participation in housework and cause exhaustion. As a result, many students experience fatigue, stress, and lack of focus in their studies.

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Students have demanding academic workloads such as homework, projects, and exams. At the same time, they have household duties expected by their families. With limited time to rest or study, this situation can lead to burnout. Mutombo (2013) found that when children spend too much time on chores, their academic performance, especially in mathematics, tends to decrease.

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Associations between household responsibilities and academic competencies in the context of education accessibility in Zambia

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The relationship between education and socioeconomic status has been demonstrated in studies of the developed and the developing world, yet there are communities in which schooling is either not available to all children or not a preferred activity…

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Some schools and teachers now promote better time management practices for students and provide flexible deadlines for those with heavy home responsibilities. Families are also encouraged to communicate and share chores equally. Han and Zhang (2022) suggest that students who manage their time effectively and participate moderately in housework tend to perform better academically. Meanwhile, La Trobe University (2022) reported that household tasks can improve executive functions like planning and self-regulation when done appropriately.

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Children’s chores improve brain function

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Research finds daily chores improve children’s executive function

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Addressing this problem helps students maintain a balance between learning and responsibility. It prevents fatigue, supports mental health, and allows them to perform better in school. Solving this issue also strengthens family cooperation and helps create routines that promote both productivity and well-being.

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Balancing school and household responsibilities isn’t easy. After a tiring day in class, there are still chores waiting at home — cleaning, cooking, helping the family. It can be exhausting, but it also builds discipline and a strong sense of responsibility. Like the moon shining quietly at night, students continue to work even when no one sees their effort.

While making this Padlet, I realized how simple yet creative the platform is to use. It allowed me to express ideas freely and design something meaningful with just a few clicks. Padlet made it easier to organize my thoughts and connect the topic with visuals that truly represent students’ daily struggles and determination.

This experience reminded me that learning doesn’t stop in the classroom — it continues even in the small responsibilities we do at home. Every task, no matter how tiring, becomes part of our growth.