Are Kids Too Busy?

Today’s kids are sometimes described as overscheduled—with homework, sports, dance classes, music lessons, volunteer work, and other activities often taking up every moment of their free time. In the eyes of some people, though, this is good—it helps kids prepare for the future, stay active, and stay safe after school. But what do kids think? This engaging exercise in critical thinking invites kids to develop their own informed opinion on how their generation spends their time. Fact boxes a...