Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. others say that it is important for children to leave how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

Some people feel that

should spend their spare time doing

; others opine that

should find ways to keep themselves busy on their own. In my opinion, both options have their merits and demerits.

Engaging in organized

is certainly beneficial for

. To start with,

are safe because

will almost always have someone to supervise them while they play.

, they can learn several valuable skills like team spirit and cooperation when they play a team sport or get involved in a

activity.

, when

play a sport like

football or

, they learn the importance of working with their teammates to achieve their common goal.

skills will benefit them in the future. These

enhance the confidence levels and interpersonal skills of

.

On the flip side, it is not always possible to participate in

events. There are times when a child is left alone.

, his friends could be busy with their studies and cannot play with him. Since

situations can arise every now and

, every child should be able to keep themselves occupied doing their own things.

, they could read, write or paint. These

not only keep them engaged

but

help them discover their hidden talents.

The important downside to spending time alone is that

may use it for unproductive

.

, if they are left alone most

will just sit glued to their television or computer.

practice, unfortunately, does not help them in any way.

To conclude, it is important for

to find a way to keep themselves occupied on their own.

, parents should

encourage them to engage in

because

help to improve their health and overall personality.