Different people have different opinions, especially as adults or parents. People who have already experienced situations have built their opinions on it. For the statement montioned, in my personal opinion I feel there can be both sides to it.
I feel that children should spend their free time doing organized activities, such as sports and music lessons. As children grow, the experience many different hobbies and activities, which are attractive, fun and helpful. It is important that a child’s growth is not limited to one source and they explore different aspects of life. Each activity teaches them some kind of life skill which stays for life and helps them In future. I feel it is important for a child to learn the basic morals and values, be it independence, discipline, etc. But, there is an other side to it. I also fool that children should not be tied to chains all the time. It is important for us as adults and parents to understand a childs montality in every aspect. For eg. I a parent wants the child to learn cricket, whereas the child would want something else.
A child’s mind is full of thoughts, they got confused and at that point of time it is important to lot thom froo. It is like the situation of rubber band, the more you pull it if high chances of it to break. A child’s heart and mind work exactly the same way. we should be the ones to guide them to the right path but if their choice not force them and persuade our dreams on them.