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Should Parents Force Teens to Do Extracurricular Activities?

Experts believe that extracurricular activities are very important to a youth’s development and offer many benefits to teens. (You can learn more about the benefits in our previous blog.) However, not every teen is excited to engage in extracurriculars. If your child is resistant to participating in activities, should you force them? The short answer is no. Teens are never

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The Problems of Over-Scheduled Teens

There are many benefits to extracurricular activities in the lives of adolescents. These activities can instill values, such as discipline, cooperation, responsibility, respect, and teamwork. They can also teach teens important skills, such as time management, conflict resolution and problem solving. Extracurriculars can expose youth to new ideas that build their confidence, expand their creativity, and even prepare them for

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