Why you should not overschedule your child

A boy kicks a football during a game with his family. [iStockphoto]

The long school holidays are here and once again, parents are freaking out at the thought of keeping their children occupied for two months.

In clips doing rounds on social media, many are not sure how the children will utilise the long period out of school. And with the high cost of living, many parents may also not have the resources needed to take them on extended holidays.