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RE: What not to Learn

in Self Improvement2 years ago

I think playing boardgames are a great way to teach and learn. Especially Monopoly which teaches counting and the value of money. Just need to be very very patient as the game slows to a crawl, but once they figure it out, the game clicks all of a sudden.

My daughter is keen to learn chess, but I am horrible at it.....so learning from me may not be ideal. Maybe I should get her to watch the Queen's Gambit.

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I was looking at Monopoly just the other day, but wonder if at 6 she will enjoy it? I think I did at that age though. I loved Risk!

My daughter is keen to learn chess, but I am horrible at it.....so learning from me may not be ideal.

I think you are selling yourself short here, because you don't have to be great at it in order to make a profound positive effect on their future - just enough to help them get over the early hills and find the love. From that base, the passion to continue is up to them.

6 years old is definitely ok for her to enjoy Monopoly. She might not understand the game, but they pick up so quick and there is so much going on, there will be one aspect she will slowly like. Mine like the hotels from the start......she obviously knew more then she was letting on! :)

I love Risk too, but that might take a while to learn if she is even keen.

P.S. Make sure to set aside 2-3 dedicated hours to play Monopoly, especially at the start as the going is slow. Good Luck!

Mine like the hotels from the start......she obviously knew more then she was letting on! :)

You got hustled! :D

Once we have reclaimed the lounge (filled with office junk during the reno in there), I think board games in front of the fire will be great :)