Parents naturally want the best for their children and do everything in their power to provide them with the best opportunities. This includes placing them in extra classes, in sports and in good quality schools. However, it could be that the child is overwhelmed with responsibilities and is exhausted. Here are some signs that your child is overloaded.
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Signs that your child is overworked
At the beginning of the Brazilian school year, several classes are usually opened. Be it basic education, ballet, martial arts, dance, volleyball, soccer… The urge to enroll your children in every possible class can be tempting. However, it is still necessary for the child to develop autonomously.
For this, leaving at least one free space in the afternoon throughout the week can be essential for him/her to be able to rest and decide on their own which activities to perform. That way, he or she can exercise creativity or at least take the time to strengthen ties with friends and family. Therefore, check out some signs that it is necessary to open a free time in your child's schedule:
It's almost impossible to have dinner with him
Between one task and another, your child usually has dinner out or is not home at dinner time, as he is returning from some class. This could be a sign, especially if he leaves the house in the morning to study. Dinner time is essential for the child to feel welcome, talk and vent about their day and strengthen family ties, in addition to feeling included in the family dynamics and routine.
He usually has to do his homework in the car.
If your child constantly has to do homework in the car or on public transport, this could be a indicative that there is no time left for him to do it at another time – or even enough, but he is sold off. As a result, he cannot fix the content very well in his brain, as he is always in a hurry.
Your child appears sad or stressed
Excess activities can, yes, cause a Burnout in your child. For this reason, it is essential that he has a shift, in addition to weekends, so that he can rest and disconnect from obligations.
