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Kids Are Way Too "Busy" These Days

Do kids today actually have any real down time?

Sometimes, I tend to pat myself on the butt over my 12 hour days during the week. Looking at what my girls do, amazing amounts of homework, cheering practice, tumbling lessons, music lessons, and....social stuff. Talk about cramped...I didn't have quite that busy a schedule when I was between the ages of 12 and 14.

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