Are your grandkids doing too much?
Do you think too much of their time is 'structured'?
I'll weigh in later.
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since both parents work full-time, they feel that in order for their children to have a happy childhood, there has to be some planning so they don't sit around after school just staring at their electronic toys.
They do a lot of sports. Also piano lessons, gymnastics and like that.
They do look happy! And they are fit besides.
I'd say they have the right mix, though it's hard to tell from 50 miles away and not getting to see them very much.
She's pretty much setting everyone else's schedule right now 
When we visit, our grandkids seem to be straight out 24/7.
Of course there's time for homework, but most of the rest of the time seems to be taken up with soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, drum lessons, ballet, guitar lessons, etc.
Soccer practice at 8 p.m.?
On a school night?
Really?
I say nothing.
I'm at least THAT smart.
