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