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Sabtu, 20 April 2013

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


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