With children, becoming the main objective of the society, the means of
their safety and their development are the subject of research. The Government
too has brought in to ensure the success of these programs. Here is the
reasons for which, after school programs have become so popular:
(1) The prevention of juvenile delinquency, crime and violent victimization:
About 10% of the minor crimes occur between 3: 00 - 16 h, that the children need
to be kept safe and out of the crisis in these times
(Use 2) prevention alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Risk seeking to establish superiority in a clan is
given especially in children "burden." Children in their pre-teens, if they
have a significant relationship with a mentor, are less likely to engage
in these kinds of destructive behavior
(3) Decreases the appetite for television:
An average child watches about 23 hours of TV per week. When enrolled for
certain activities, the child uses physical and mental abilities to respond to the
challenges.
(4) Academic improvement
(5) Improve school attendance:
More self-confidence and the increased interest in the school leads to a greater
participation in the school. A program that helps children with their homework
the child also provides a vital sense of self-achievement.
(6) Improved behavior and the inter-personal skills
Children attending after school activities better manage conflict and
cooperate more with authority figures.
(7) More close family and community ties.
