Do you think it is wise to keep children on the go all the time?

Answer 1

Nope! I think boredom is an essential part of childhood - it breeds creativity and forces the child to utilize their imagination.

Also, ometimes children, just like adults, need to "veg out". Everybody needs down time, with nothing planned except relaxing.

Answer 2

I like that kids grow up being busy. I have to say that right off. I think it is realistic because life should be busy.

So I think they should have activities, and also time to play with blocks when really young. And all the activities will provide some material for when they have to write about something--their reaction to it, or whatever.

On the other hand, they should collapse in bed half an hour before bedtime with a book every night. And they should read themselves to sleep. Go to the library once a week or so and pick out 10 books per kid (yeah, 10) and let them pick their book and read at bedtime.

Oh, yeah, I used to leave books in the car and my kids would read en route to their soccer games. I even had a Mozart tape going and it was like they were at the library with this calm atmosphere on their way to soccer or whatever.

That way, they get the best of both worlds. They are involved and social, and they get exposed to adventures thru reading and learn first-hand about a fantastic escape when life is too much sometimes. And of course their reading comprehension will zoom due to the practice, resulting in fluency and increased vocabulary.

Answer 3

My children are gung ho and are always up to something, but i always try to have some 'quiet time' in the afternoons, usually cuddled up to me watching kids programs on tv.Just the same as i try to make sure they spend at least 2 hours outside playing a day. If they dont have the quiet time, they both usually end up over tired and cranky, right about dinner time, making for some horrendous battles of wills. But then again, they are usually awake from about 5-6 o'clock in the morning, to about 8.30pm, and only my 16 month old has a nap, my 3 year old is usually awake all day.

Answer 4

Children need down time to process all that they learn and to develop there amazing imaginations, although they also need allot more stimulation to keep them occupied try and get a balance, depending on the child no more than 10 hours of structured activities spread over the week, assuming they are in school.

Answer 5

No. My kids do lots of things after school. Monday they do Gymnastics,Wednesday is Cub Scouts and Thursday is swimming lessons and on Saturday my son does Auskick (teaches aussie rules footy). So yes they do a lot but on the other days they have nothing, they can bring home friends, they can just play with each other or I don't mind if they want to watch tv after school one of the nights. They need wind down time and they also need to be able to occupy themselves. If you fill in all their time they do not know how to keep themselves busy and you get "i'm bored" or "play with me" kids need an imagination and filling in all their time stops this from developing. This will also effect them at school as they need some imagination to write stories in class, to play with friends outside (making up games) etc. They need a good balance of activities and down time. They also need time to help out at home as a member of the family.

Answer 6

No, not at all. Children need to busy some of the time, but they also need down time. Just like adults, they need to be able to relax. I think it's important that children stay busy in order to keep out of trouble, but when at home, it's ok to let them relax.

Answer 7

I think it's good to keep them busy. After all that's what keeps them out of trouble in their teenage years (drugs, sex, etc). However, just like adults, they need to be able to rest. I think parents that have their kids in two or three (or more) different activities is ridiculous. I think one activity is plenty, especially during the school year. I do think kids are too overwhelmed these days and parents need to let them be kids.

Answer 8

It is neither good or bad It all depends on the children We are on the go a lot but rim time to time we just hang out and relax.

Answer 9

No they have no time left to be children, and discover who they are. If everything is structured how can they learn who they are, what their dreams are. Plus the additional pressure put upon them to succeed in what mommy and daddy want. Quit living vicariously through your children and let them have some fun without structure

Answer 10

I think it keeps them out of trouble, although I do think that you have to have a healthy balance of rest, relaxation and activiities! My son plays baseball and is on the All-Stars team. They practice every night of the week from 6:30- dark (usually 9pm) but he has all during the day to play, rest and be a kid! He LOVES baseball and it gets all of his bottled up energy out, which is great for his little sister...lol! =)