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When doing any kind of schoolwork or activity, children can sometimes be so focused on trying to complete 20 questions or 10 sums or write a long enough essay, that they are focused more on the quantity of work they are doing, than putting in the effort to give the best quality work. Charlotte Mason introduced the concept of "perfect execution", meaning work towards perfection, always giving your best effort. She recommended that a time limit be set on children's work and the child should work at a slow enough pace during that time period to deliver something at the...