Why does it seem like my fellow Millennial parents are always on the go with their kids?
Am I missing something? Are we not allowed to have any downtime whatsoever? Maybe it’s who I’ve surrounded myself with, but it seems as though all my friends are on the go with their kids, be it sports, endless activities, constantly with friends, day trips, etc…
I don’t want my kids staring at a screen 24/7 and missing out on life experiences, but at what point is it too much? Kids need to be okay with being bored and using their imagination. How will they ever do that if they’re always stimulated and on the go? It’s always “What’s next?”
I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way, so I’d be curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on this and how you find balance in not just your kid’s life, but your own.
Edit: Appreciate all the replies and the different perspectives. For clarification, my wife and I are sometimes guilty of stretching our kids’ schedules thin. The question of “When is it too much?” has been on my mind for a while, which was the impetus for this post.