Is it really helpful to children if they grow up in a overly structured environment where every moment is planned for them?
2007-05-09 09:03:44 · 6 answers · asked by Kaybee 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
No, not at all. Boredom is a wonderful and vital thing for a child. they need time to brood, to create, to relax, to 'veg out'. They need down time just like we parents do. For the parents who love structure, I can only hope that they schedule in a little time for 'nothing'.
2007-05-09 12:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by ~Biz~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids need downtime too so they can play and be kids. There's a book called The Over-Scheduled Child and it says that these kids are more prone to anxiety and ulcers later in life.
2007-05-09 09:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Pink1967 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its good for your kids to have a schudule during the week espeacilly school age kids. on the weekend though its okay to be flexible
2007-05-09 09:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it limits their sense of independence. They need imagination time by themselves or just hanging out playing with other kids.
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2007-05-09 09:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by km 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not, since most kids want to just be.....i think an average child needs tons of attention, nurture and minimal structure....and they're good to go
2007-05-09 09:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by googlemaniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. kids need time to be kids. they need to use their imaginations and to choose their own free time activities. they learn about their world and how to function in it by exploring it on their own. people that live in institutions lose the ability to make even simple decisions on their own. they're told what to do and when. kids need to make some decisions on their own to learn how to decide.
2007-05-09 09:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋