Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.

The trend of current nuclear family with a single child or maximum two children has led to a different lifestyle than that of what we all have grown up. As a

part

of joint family, we were always surrounded by kids and cousins to indulge in games and entertainment.

Currently due

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Currently, due

to our work demands and city life, children are not exposed to

gathering

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gather

with relatives and

this

leads to a sedentary in-house routine rather than outdoor fun with other

piers

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

peers

. In my opinion because of

this

life style

a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes

lifestyle

and busy schedule of parents, I would encourage my kid to take

part

in group activities and ensure to

enroll

register formally as a participant or member

enrol

him

to

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in

classes of his interests

such

as swimming, dance, music, martial arts and so on.

This

will lead to

socializing

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socialized

, build trust with one another, respect and understand each other’s feelings.

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Also, this

this

enhances physical fitness and they learn to become independent and confident to handle themselves without any support from their parents which is required for the present challenging world.

On the other hand

, when children are not encouraged for group activities and allowed to be occupied

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with

their own they end up locked in a single room in front of TV, mobile or computers just playing games and watching videos.

This

leads to solitary

confinement which

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confinement, which

in the near future might turn into rage due to loneliness and depression causing a bad impact on their development as they never learnt to be a

part

of anyone around them. To summarize the importance of the situation, it is best advisable for parents to cheer their little ones to play outside the house, mingle with their friends, and be a

part

of the group activities in order to build a strong and healthy relationship that would in turn make our children the best individual in the society.