Don't let your kids have summer vacation?

Thanh called Mr. Hung to register her child for math classes in the mornings and Vietnamese classes with Ms. Huong in the afternoons during the week. Seeing her younger sister proactively arrange her child's summer school schedule early, Ms. Thao asked:

- It's not summer yet. Why did you register your child for school so early?

- I heard that these two teachers are very good so you should register early or you will be afraid that the class will be crowded and the teachers will not accept you.

- But I see Ngoc is only in 2nd grade, are you afraid that letting her study so much is too much?

- What's the big deal? I'm still planning to register my child for English classes at the center on the weekend.

- Oh my god! Are you not going to let your kids have a summer vacation? They are still kids, at the age of playing and eating, they have been studying hard all year, they have only a few months of summer to play with their friends. If you keep making them study so much, how can you call it a summer vacation?

- If you take so many breaks without letting your child study, he will forget all the knowledge! Nowadays, every family invests in their child's education. If you don't let your child take extra classes, I'm afraid he won't be able to keep up with his friends.

- It's not true that forcing children to study will make them better, it depends on many factors. Sometimes forcing them to study too much will make them tired and sick. Book knowledge is important, but real-life experiences also give children a lot of valuable knowledge and experience. They must be allowed to play freely, participate in useful summer activities to have many memories and experiences. The other day I asked my two children if they wanted to learn talent, martial arts and swimming, and they said they liked it, so I plan to register them for a few classes a week. The rest is for them to study on their own and review their knowledge. I think that way they will be happier and more excited, and they will also be healthier.

While talking, seeing Ngoc running out to the yard to get the ball, Ms. Thao called her back and asked:

- Summer vacation is coming, Ngoc, do you like going to school or going out with friends?

Ngoc answered immediately without thinking:

- I like to go out with my friends! Playing with friends is so much fun!

After listening to Ngoc, Ms. Thao turned to advise her younger sister:

- I think you should balance between studying and playing for your child. Don't make your child study too much! To prevent your child from forgetting knowledge, you should review it occasionally. If necessary, you can let your child study more, but you shouldn't let them study all week long like that. You should let them study what is really necessary and what your child likes. You have to give your child time to rest and play, that way you can have a meaningful summer vacation.

- Yes, I will ask him again tonight. I was so worried that I almost took away his summer vacation.

THANH GIANG