I've seen parents turn their kids' schedules into mini boardroom agendas, and honestly, I think free play matters more than structured activities for child development. My daughter learned negotiation and creativity not in her coding class but during messy backyard games with neighbors. Over-scheduling can leave children exhausted and anxious by age ten, yet many parents still equate busyness with enrichment. Isn't it time we questioned whether more activities truly build better futures, or just more stressed kids?