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troutman · 03-25-2014, 11:08 AM

Recent study suggests that too many extracurricular activities can be harmful

http://www.guidetoschools.ca/blog/re...can_be_harmful

A recent study by Connecticut College warns that enrolling your children in too many extracurricular activities can actually be harmful to their academic performance. The study looked at 10 000 students between the ages of 15 and 16, and based on the results, experts involved advise that no more than 13 hours of lessons, clubs and classes outside of school should be attempted by children or adolescents. Students partaking in more than 17 hours of extracurricular activities saw a noticeable drop in both their grades and overall well-being.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/artic...-kids-too-hard

"Parents need to relax. Slow down. Activities are fine, but don't go over the top. Research says that what children need most are relationships, not activities," says Rosenfeld. "Focus on building meaningful relationships with your children, not becoming their chauffeur."

THE OVER-SCHEDULING MYTH
http://www.childtrends.org/wp-conten...02_27_Myth.pdf

03-25-2014, 11:08 AM	#7
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Recent study suggests that too many extracurricular activities can be harmful http://www.guidetoschools.ca/blog/re...can_be_harmful A recent study by Connecticut College warns that enrolling your children in too many extracurricular activities can actually be harmful to their academic performance. The study looked at 10 000 students between the ages of 15 and 16, and based on the results, experts involved advise that no more than 13 hours of lessons, clubs and classes outside of school should be attempted by children or adolescents. Students partaking in more than 17 hours of extracurricular activities saw a noticeable drop in both their grades and overall well-being. http://www.psychologytoday.com/artic...-kids-too-hard "Parents need to relax. Slow down. Activities are fine, but don't go over the top. Research says that what children need most are relationships, not activities," says Rosenfeld. "Focus on building meaningful relationships with your children, not becoming their chauffeur." THE OVER-SCHEDULING MYTH http://www.childtrends.org/wp-conten...02_27_Myth.pdf Last edited by troutman; 03-25-2014 at 11:36 AM.