HS student time usage: unscheduled leisure

anxiousmom
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 15:37:49 +0000

My DD had almost NO down time during HS, what with debate, lacrosse, and volunteer work. She’s a socially outgoing kind of kid, and likes to be busy. My DS on the other hand, sounds a clone of most of these kids. Loves xbox and computer games, doesn’t want to join clubs or volunteer, but is doing well in school. I know he needs a lot of down time away from other people. HS is exhausting and crowded and stressful! I have a hard time seeming him spend hours in front of the computer, and I try to encourage him to read and/or go outside - but ultimately, I feel like it is his choice. Not everyone has to be a typeA valedictorian like his sister!