Give a child free time to wonder and to explore and to ask questions. Revathi Balakrishnan did just that and shares how she is reaping benefits
The immortal lines of W H Davies come to mind when one looks at the way today’s children go about their lives. I happened to visit a friend a few years ago and she asked me to come along as she drove her 10 year-old son to his after-school activities. We picked him up from school at 2:45 and she drove him to his art class, then to soccer and followed it up to Boy Scouts. Three activities in one day? My friend reasoned it was all about providing opportunities so that he is competitive in the future.
I am sure that some of you recognise the pace of that crazy schedule. It was just a race to craft the most accomplished daughter.
The next day, I deliberately cancelled all activities and waited to see my daughter’s reaction. First, came doubt, and then it became one of relief and elation on having a whole evening to herself.
“What do I do now?” was the refrain every half hour.
This story is from the January 2017 edition of Brainfeed.
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