What if your child misses out on afterschool opportunities?

Your child is upside down on the sofa complaining she’s bored, while somebody else’s is learning Mandarin before tea. Should you be worried?I’ve been wondering when children’s free time became an empty container that good parents are expected to fill. Perhaps the more confronting question isn’t whether our children are falling behind, but why an unplanned afternoon makes us so uncomfortable.Thank you for pausing with me. Take care. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimmccabe.substack.com/subscribe