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  • Overbooked kids miss out on the benefits of boredom

    Colleen Napleton|Updated Oct 16, 2024

    Today's kids rarely get a chance for downtime. Parents feel immense pressure to sign their children up for every activity, but what if they resist that urge? Youth sports rake in nearly $40 billion annually. This isn't just a booming industry - it's a business. Signing your child up for every league won't guarantee a professional career, but it might rob them of becoming a well-rounded person. When every minute of a kid's day is packed with activities, it's not just their week...