Are Kids Over-Scheduled?
No matter how much technology a kid is surrounded with, the drive to participate in some kind of sporting activity outweighs the electronic draw. This seems true if the activity is fun. When it becomes too competitive, after the age of 13 kids find other activities and sports can get sidelined.
All over the world children find ways to play. The fear of virtual reality taking over the actual physical experience has thus far gone unfounded. As a whole, humans want to move and feel sensations that are not satisfied through mental avenues alone. It’s natural for kids to run and jump and engage in contact play. It’s a part of our nature.
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They want to please and impress their parents and peers. Their performances shape their self-identity and self-esteem. A standard is set – whether it’s by the child himself or the activity he is involved with. Living up to an often unrealistic standard can create anxiety and stress with some children and rob them of their time in life to just be a kid.
Children in the age group of 10 to 15 years are especially driven by parents to excel, but often more for the parents’ sake than the well-being of the child. If parents are highly motivated, naturally they want that same trait in their son or daughter, however that drive isn’t necessarily a one size fits all trait. Being aware of a balance within child’s day is more important than pushing them to get the trophy or lead in a play. Making sure they are eating well, learning good hygiene habits, social skills as well as a good education along with learning to give and receive graciously, are all a part of the make-up a healthy
No matter how much technology a kid is surrounded with, the drive to participate in some kind of sporting activity outweighs the electronic draw. This seems true if the activity is fun. When it becomes too competitive, after the age of 13 kids find other activities and sports can get sidelined.
All over the world children find ways to play. The fear of virtual reality taking over the actual physical experience has thus far gone unfounded. As a whole, humans want to move and feel sensations that are not satisfied through mental avenues alone. It’s natural for kids to run and jump and engage in contact play. It’s a part of our nature.
We call in a residential plumber when the pipes get clogged, but who do we call if our child’s …show more content…
They want to please and impress their parents and peers. Their performances shape their self-identity and self-esteem. A standard is set – whether it’s by the child himself or the activity he is involved with. Living up to an often unrealistic standard can create anxiety and stress with some children and rob them of their time in life to just be a kid.
Children in the age group of 10 to 15 years are especially driven by parents to excel, but often more for the parents’ sake than the well-being of the child. If parents are highly motivated, naturally they want that same trait in their son or daughter, however that drive isn’t necessarily a one size fits all trait. Being aware of a balance within child’s day is more important than pushing them to get the trophy or lead in a play. Making sure they are eating well, learning good hygiene habits, social skills as well as a good education along with learning to give and receive graciously, are all a part of the make-up a healthy