19 August 2011

Children over-scheduling

Several studies reflect a growing concern that after school

programs are pressurizing children do too too early. They point to

that when the child afternoon is filled with classes, travel, sport and

other forms of organized activities, children do not really become time to be

only children. They are still deprived of the cherished family time.

No doubt, there are children who are currently burdened with a calendar

that puts too much demand on their time. This leads to an increase in the levels

stress on the child and the family. As regular studies cannot be

ignored, children are almost always on the run to achieve more. These

children are really bearing a heavy burden on their frail

little shrug.

In an ideal world, all children would go directly after school for

loving parents and waiting for the children to come home.

But the social and economic realities indicate that many children have to

attend after school course because no one else is available at home. For

These children, these classes are a boon.

However, parents should restrict themselves to reading too of

These activities. After school programs are free in nature. They

provide additional support. As a result, their importance should also be