Hi Parents, I'm sure you've heard the expression "time is money". Well, I believe that time is one of the most valuable things we give to our children. More valuable than money. Our society has taught us that giving our children as many opportunities as possible makes us good parents. The more clubs, lessons, groups, etc. that we can fit into a day, the better off your child will be. If we keep our child busy with something they are interested in, they will stay out of trouble and be a successful adult. All of the above is good - in moderation. If your child is tired, he/she will be cranky and probably misbehave. If your child is not happy with a certan activity and is pushed to continue to keep trying, their confidence may be compromised. I think our society puts pressure on parents to try to give their children too many opportunities. If you want to give your child the most valuable thing you can and invest in their future, YOUR time with them and THEIR time alone is the most valuable thing you can give them. I am not suggesting to leave them alone without supervision, just give them (age appropriate) time to do something they choose. If you have a few children, spending time with one child at a time makes them feel special. Time may be money but you don't need a dime to make your child feel like a million bucks...just some time.
Happy Parenting
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