The schools and colleges have closed for Dasara holidays and children have ample time to indulge in the activities of their choice. Holidays provide breaks from the usual routine and studies, and if put to use wisely, this period can be highly beneficial for children’s physical and mental health.
However, many parents face the challenge of weaning their children off electronic gadgets that they often glue to during leisure. “We have become slaves to our technological innovations to such an extent that human relationships are no longer the way we knew them to be,” says Katragadda Ajay, founder president of the Amaravati Walkers and Runners’ Association (AWARA).
The Association members have started weekend camps to help the children regain their sense of amazement and curiosity.
