The 2014 US Census report about after-school activities is a detailed account of the kinds of activities and some of the factors that may influence what a child does outside the classroom after school. The most common activity is sports, which is at 35 percent, with participation in clubs (e.g., chess, math, and science) and lessons (like music, dance, and language) each at 29 percent. However, 43 percent did not participate in any after-school activities, with key factors such as living arrangements, parental nativity, and household or economic transitions playing a large role. For example, there was greater after-school participation in all three forms of activities (sports, clubs, and lessons) if the household structure was based on two
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Some children have parents who get very invested in their kids sports teams. This could be a great thing, but many times it may also put a lot of pressure on the child. Sometimes parents get their children involved in sports when they are way too young and a couple years later the child gets burned out from being over involved (Silverman). Children get either physically or mentally exhausted, in some cases it could be both. Kids who play sports also could suffer injuries when on the field, track or court. They may fall, get hit or injure themselves or others. In the United States about 2.6 million emergency room visits happen every year due to children getting injured in sports (Merkel). Many children who are over-involved in extra-curricular activities suffer from anxiety and stress, which denies the opportunity for them to enjoy themselves while being active. In order for the child to not suffer from anxiety, stress and injuries, each child should have an activity tailor-made to their interest and ability. There have been many reports in the news media about “little league parents” and “hockey dads” swearing at opposing players (children) or even being violent towards game officials like referees or even other parents, by which they are providing exactly the wrong adult role models for their children
Some children have parents who get very invested in their kids sports teams. This could be a great thing, but many times it may also put a lot of pressure on the child. Sometimes parents get their children involved in sports when they are way too young and a couple years later the child gets burned out from being over involved (Silverman). Children get either physically or mentally exhausted, in some cases it could be both. Kids who play sports also could suffer injuries when on the field, track or court. They may fall, get hit or injure themselves or others. In the United States about 2.6 million emergency room visits happen every year due to children getting injured in sports (Merkel). Many children who are over-involved in extra-curricular activities suffer from anxiety and stress, which denies the opportunity for them to enjoy themselves while being active. In order for the child to not suffer from anxiety, stress and injuries, each child should have an activity tailor-made to their interest and ability. There have been many reports in the news media about “little league parents” and “hockey dads” swearing at opposing players (children) or even being violent towards game officials like referees or even other parents, by which they are providing exactly the wrong adult role models for their children