Raising children is no doubt one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks we, as humans, can undertake. It is important that we strive to do our best in this as our descendants will become our future leaders. Some say that as caretakers, we should push our young to participate in team events when they are not at school, while others believe it is necessary for them to learn how to entertain themselves without parental support. Personally, I believe youths should receive encouragement but, in this essay, I will look at both sides of this argument.