Naturally, children are always ready to explore to the extent that the parent may have to force them out of it (if it's in excess and affects other things). Except for a few cases of children with certain conditions (emotions, mental or physical) that may hinder their alignment towards socializing or participating in extracurricular activities.

I have noticed that some of the parents who force their children to participate in an extracurricular activity are those who have not created enough time to be with the kids and want them to do certain things in their (parents) own free time.

And what about those who intentionally hinder their children from taking part in extracurricular activities? That's on another level and those should be enlightened. Great piece as always, @kouba01. Good luck.