Reply #30: I agree with what you're saying.

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Another issue my kids have to deal with is friends that are over-scheduled. One example is a friend who spends 12 hours each week dancing. The remaining time is spent on homework, music lessons, chores, etc., with little or no time to unwind with friends.

I think organized activities are great, but parents that allow (or force) their kids to "do it all" are doing their children a disservice.