The article emphasizes that while extracurricular activities can enhance children's skill development, they should not feel obligated to participate. Parents often project their aspirations onto their children, overlooking their children's emotional responses. Experts like Borba highlight the importance of monitoring children's feelings toward these activities. Rather than insisting on participation, parents are encouraged to check in on their child’s happiness and sense of achievement to ensure a balanced, positive experience in both school and extracurricular settings.
"Watch the tone and the eagerness when it's time for an activity," Borba said. "Behavior is always the telltale sign."
"It's not that they should love every minute of school or extracurricular activities, but on a balance, we would want our kids to have a sense of growing mastery and pride in the work they are doing," Damour said.
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