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Successful after
school programs
What marks a successful after school program? What are the things
that you should look for when enrolling your child into one such
program? Other than the obvious advantage of learning something new,
successful programs incorporate many things that help the
development of the child.
Development of social skills is one of the more important objectives
of a
good after school program. In a recent survey, parents indicated
that
while they do want their children to respect others, they also
wanted them to imbibe skills like getting along with other children
and getting used to children outside the immediate circle of
friends. Many children find it difficult to make new friends and get
along with people outside their group.
Good after school programs place special emphasis on security and
safety. They keep children out of trouble and keep them safe. A good
after school program should be fun, especially when the children are
young. If the activity is fun, you will not have to worry about
keeping him interested or motivated. To be effective, programs
should be organized and structured. They must also suit the age of
the child. The child must be aware of the purpose of the program,
and must be convinced that they are attending the programs to
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