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. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
According to some, whenever children get free
time
, they should be encouraged by their parents to participate in group activities, whereas others feel that they should be taught to engage themselves on their own. I believe that the former is more beneficial for not only the children, but also
for society.
On one hand, being a part of a team
immensely aid the overall development of children. Firstly
, they learn the importance of team
work
and understand what it takes to work
with others to achieve a common goal. This
learning would be beneficial for them when they lead or manage a team
in the future. Secondly
, it helps them to learn conflict resolution in a group of varied personalities and get the work
done. It also
improves their negotiation skills so as to make others understand and accept their point of view. For instance
, children who act as leaders in team
activities such
as sports are more likely to lead a large organisation due to their developed leadership skills. Finally
, group activities such
as social work
, help children not only become extroverts, as they need to deal with different people in the community, but also
understand other needs and work
towards helping them. They will eventually become valuable members of society.
On the other hand
, there are some basic benefits of teaching children to manage their own time
. It might help children learn individual skills like art or to use their free time
for learning musical instruments. For example
, during situations like novel corona virus lockdown, child could take care of themselves without much help from parents, especially when both the parents are working. This
reduces the burden on parents and spend less time
in occupying the children.
To conclude, encouraging children to participate in team
activities will help them develop their personality. It also
benefits society as these activities will act as a breeding ground for future leaders.Submitted by fd98701 on
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