Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. other say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, there is a tremendous increase in the number of working parents.

This

trend has led to an ongoing debate on various methods to engage children in their free time. Some people think that the young ones should learn to keep themselves busy on their own as it teaches

one

to be strong and self-sufficient. While others, including myself, believe that children should take part in the

group

activities as it improves self-confidence and communication skills of the little ones.

This

essay will elaborate on my view

further

and discuss both sides with reasons and relevant examples. On the

one

hand, some

agrue

present reasons and arguments

argue

agree

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that children should learn to engage themselves on their own.

For instance

, studies show that when put in a difficult situation, children who are alone out-perform children with siblings.

This

is because single children learn to survive through odds all by themselves and eventually, leads to

development

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the development

of inner strength. Whereas, the ones with siblings are always protected and guarded by their elder brothers or sisters.

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Yet

, clearly proves that self-engagement makes

one

to be independent.

On the other hand

, a few hold an opinion that the organised

group

activities are better for children in terms of their overall social growth.

For example

,

group

activities like 'musical chair' or 'passing the parcel', are designed to instil various aspects

such

as teamwork,

co-ordination

the skillful and effective interaction of movements

coordination

and leadership skills.

As a result

,

one

learns to share thoughts and ideas with other people effectively and gradually, boosts self-esteem of little ones among others.

Therefore

,

group

activities are an excellent way of engagement for children in their leisure time. To conclude,

although

self-engagement makes

one

strong and independent, taking part in

group

activities makes

one

sociable and confident.

Therefore

, I feel schools should provide more

such

group

events or games which improves interactive skills and confidence in the young ones.