Overscheduling kids: Is it really bad or actually helps children develop skills
Modern parenting comes with a long list of goals. From building confidence to helping discover talents, parents these days make sure their child doesnโt fall behind. However, to achieve this, many parents schedule a number of activities on their childโs day. The intention is usually positive. Parents want to give their children opportunities that can build discipline, creativity, confidence, and valuable skills. But this raises some important question: When does a childโs busy schedule become too much? Is overscheduling developing a childโs skills or making them stressed out? The benefits of extracurricular activities Research in child development suggests that extracurricular…