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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Older mom here. Structured camps are overrated. Your kids crave the down time. Let them enjoy life. For the first time in their entire lives, every moment of their waking day is not planned for them by some adult. They are able to relax and play creatively. Let them.[/quote]

I'm kind of tired of hearing this sentiment. Unstructured time is not fun when you can't see friends. THAT is the problem.[/quote]

Two comments, both meant with kindness: 1) Maybe you could have used a little more unstructured time in your own life. This inability to tolerate and move past boredom is something many of us haven't had a chance to develop. 2) Life is not always fun. Sometimes we do things for other worthwhile reasons. The sooner your kids learn that the better their lifelong mental health.

Good luck!![/quote]

NP here. I agree with your points in general but it’s a case of “easier said than done” in this scenario. I am an introvert, we have childcare help, and my kids are young enough that we are their playmates. But parents who have limited time to spend with their kids, or have kids who miss their friends, are in a more difficult situation.

I do agree that kids who are old enough to understand should be shown a “this too shall pass” attitude, taught that they have it much better than others, and guided towards learning household tasks and independent pursuits they otherwise would not have had time for.[/quote]

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