Hello All Steemians..

Extracurricular activities are a positive thing. In addition to enhancing the child's knowledge, it can help them acquire talents outside of official education. Children can participate in a variety of activities, including specific sports, dancing, singing, and painting. And most importantly, i believe that extracurricular activities might help a child realize their interest in a specific field.

How can extracurricular activities help children's physical and mental growth?

Extracurricular activities are synonymous with activities that occur outside of the classroom. It means that these activities are independent from the formal lessons at school.

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One example is extracurricular sports activities. Let's say football. This activity obviously benefits children's physical development, allowing them to become healthier and more fit. I believe that there is nothing negative about sports.

Extracurricular activities also have a good impact on a child's mental development. Activities such as art and science encourage children to think critically and solve problems. They will be more confident and will be able to interact better.

Do today's children like extracurricular activities, or are they forced to participate by their parents?

I think extracurricular activities are fun. From the scope of my work with students, I judge that children participate in extracurricular activities without coercion from parents. I don't know exactly how it is in other schools, but in my space they like extracurricular activities as well.

And I don't think there's anything wrong with parents directing their children to join extracurricular activities. Every parent knows what is good for their children. I'm sure they want the best for their children's physical and mental development.

Is extracurricular activity necessary for children?

In my opinion, extracurricular activities are necessary to supplement formal education at school. Because extracurricular activities are usually fun to do. And I see that extracurricular activities are in high demand among kids in all schools.

Aside from being fun, extracurricular activities have a very good impact on the development of a child. Phisically, those who are active will usually be healthier. Then on the mental side, those who participate in extracurricular activities tend to be more cheerful and can interact well in their environment.

So, I think as long as extracurricular activities have a good impact on children's development, there is no reason to reject it.

Which are the best extracurricular activities for today's children?

I think all extracurricular activities are good to join. Because I believe each activity has different benefits for a child's development. They just need to follow what they like. And basically extracurricular activities aim to develop basic interests for a child.

There are children who are interested in sports, they can join a certain kind of sports club for example. Then there are children who are interested in art or science, they can join a dancing club, painting, whatever. The hope is that they can channel and develop their talents appropriately and well.

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