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

Spare

time

is becoming a rare commodity, especially for children, with their increasingly demanding academic schedules. Some believe that they should be advised to spend

this

time

on group activities, while others think that it would be better to spend

time

alone. In my opinion,

this

is very individualistic, and depends upon what the

child

needs to become a well-rounded adult. On the one hand, group activities encourage children to socialize, and teaches them the importance of teamwork.

For instance

, being a member of the school band would bring together those who have similar interests, making it easier to form friendships.

In addition

to

this

, the process of learning how to play different instruments to produce one, cohesive melody, would emphasize the importance of working in synch with those around us. In most groups, working together to achieve their shared goals engenders camaraderie and a sense of belonging.

On the other hand

, spending

time

alone would give the

child

an opportunity to enjoy their own company, as well as cultivate their own individual interests. There are usually times in most peoples lives when they are alone, and

thus

, should not feel like they are at a loss for what to do.

For example

, they could use

this

time

to reflect on their day and process the day’s events and process their emotions about it. Or, they could nurture their hobbies,

such

as reading, painting, or writing, which are more solitary activities. In my opinion, we must strike a balance between the two. If the

child

is introverted, participating in more groups would help them gain the social skills they need.

On the other hand

, if they tend to spend most of their

time

around people, spending more quality

time

with

themselves

objective case of they

them

, doing something they love, would serve them well. In conclusion, spending

time

in groups or alone depends upon the needs of the

child

. Parents should carefully consider the different facets of their

child

’s personality, and decide whether they need to socialize, or improve their self-sufficiency.