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Over-scheduling
kids
Several studies are expressing a growing concern that after school
programs are pressurizing kids to do too much too soon. They point
out
that when a child's afternoon is filled with classes, trips, sports
and
other forms of organized activities, kids do not really get the time
to be
just kids. They are even being deprived of the cherished family
time.
Undoubtedly, there are children who are being burdened with a
schedule
that places too much demand on their time. This leads to increased
levels of stress on the child and the family. As regular studies
cannot be
ignored, children are almost always on the run to achieve more. Such
children are really bearing a burden that is too heavy for their
frail
little shoulders.
In an ideal world, all children would go home directly after school
to
loving and caring parents who are waiting for the children to come
home.
But the social and economic realities show that many children have
to
attend after school courses because there is no one available at
home. For such children, these classes are a boon.
Parents should however restrain themselves from reading too much
into
these activities. After school programs are complimentary in nature.
They
give additional support. Therefore, their importance should also be
limited. |
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