Expert urges smart summer plans for kids

As summer vacations approach, an education expert has advised the parents to consider engaging their kids in meaningful activities like educational travel, creative writing, AI learning and other skill-building pursuits, rather than investing in costly summer camps.

During a conversation with a local channel, education expert Sadia Amir emphasised the importance of engaging kids in meaningful activities during summer vacations. She recommended opting for skill-building pursuits like educational travel, creative writing and AI learning instead of investing in expensive summer camps.

By doing so, parents can provide their children with valuable learning experiences while also saving on costs, she added. Sadia Amir stressed that while the syllabus cannot be ignored, travel and skilful activities should also be accommodated during summer vacations, providing a balance between academics and extracurricular pursuits.

She suggested that working parents should prioritise spending quality time with their kids and allowing them to relax at home, rather than enrolling them in school or private summer camps, to promote a more relaxed and bonding-filled summer break.

The expert also emphasised the importance of fostering close relationships with family and loved ones, suggesting that nurturing these bonds is essential for emotional well-being and a healthy summer experience for kids.

Sadia expressed concern that many parents enrol their kids in summer camps at school or elsewhere as soon as summer break starts, which she believes can be detrimental to their well-being, depriving them of a much-needed break and relaxation time.