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Chinese mother uses sewing machine to boost son's homework focus

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A mother in China has gained attention for an unconventional method to help her son focus on homework. The boy, who struggled with restlessness and distraction, was instructed to pedal an old sewing machine while studying. This approach kept his hands and feet occupied, reportedly leading to improved concentration and efficiency during his schoolwork. AI

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Chinese mother uses sewing machine to boost son's homework focus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework to stay focused, sparks debate

    A mother in central China has captivated mainland social media with an unconventional homework hack that has her restless son pedalling an old sewing machine while studying. According to Dazhong Daily, a primary boy from Anyang, Henan province, struggled to stay focused during ho…

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