Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are acomplete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that children's leisure activities are a waste of time unless they are educational.
This
is a common belief amongst many parents
especially in today's competitive world where every child is being pushed to their limits in terms of squeezing the most in to
their brains in the shortest amount of time. Join the words
into
However
, while
it may be beneficial for the little ones to take part in educational activities but
doing so at all times may hinder them in the Correct word choice
apply
long-term
rather than boosting their journey through life. I believe striking a balance between leisurely and educational pursuits is key to the child's development.
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long term
While
some argue the importance of monitoring and getting the most out of any task a child performs is paramount. For instance
, in kindergartens
children are provided with an environment filled with opportunities to learn and Add a comma
kindergartens,
discovers
new methods of thinking be it by solving little Change the verb form
discover
puzzled
or making a castle with blocks. In my experience, when I was teaching kindergarteners in China for one year, not having a plan for the day and letting the little kids lead without any guidance would ensue pure chaos. Fix the agreement mistake
puzzles
In contrast
, carefully taking them through various tasks in a monitored environment ends up in them having fun and at the same time absorbing new ways to utilise objects around them. Therefore
, it is believed that children absorb their surroundings and every event they take part in should have an enlightening aspect to it.
On the other hand
, those in favour of leaving toddlers to their own imagination often signify the importance of the kids' independence and free thinking. For example
, I have two nephews each from a different brother. Interestingly, one of them is carefully monitored throughout the day with his parents
constantly trying to educate him into being
a useful individual in the family and make use of himself Change preposition
to be
through
attempting worthwhile tasks. Despite that, he is usually unhappy and not willing to comply with his Change preposition
by
parents
. Conversely
, the other nephew has more freedom. Although
, monitored but not as
much as his cousin. Correct word choice
However
As a result
, he exhibits a positive interest in doing house chores by mirroring his parents
' behaviour.
In conclusion, it is crucial to find a balance between play and schooling. By finding a sweet spot the young ones can keep an interest in the task at hand all the while
being tutored in different aspects.Submitted by James
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