The attached article also discusses the pitfalls of parental over-planning every summer activity for their children.
http://qz.com/704723/to-be-more-self-reliant-children-need-boring-summers/
Technology and over-planning have deterred kids from developing the ability to tolerate boredom. Many children struggle with not being faced with constant high stimulation. Smart phones and I-Pads offer children readily available and unceasing games, websites, and video clips. Problems arise when there aren't limits placed on usage. Technology deprives kids from developing the coping skills necessary to tolerate boredom. Kids who spend all free time in front of a screen do not have to problem solve when forced to create some form of entertainment.
The attached article also discusses the pitfalls of parental over-planning every summer activity for their children. http://qz.com/704723/to-be-more-self-reliant-children-need-boring-summers/
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