The article discusses a cultural shift in the U.S. as parents are moving away from highly structured, expensive summer programs for their children, reconsidering the value of downtime and boredom. Influenced by inflation and the prohibitive cost of summer camps, many find themselves in debt just to keep their kids occupied. As this movement toward 'doing nothing' gains traction, some parents are recognizing that unstructured time can foster independence and creativity in kids, offering a return to simpler, pre-scheduled summers.
It seems that parents who used to invest heavily in their children's summer activities are now rethinking their approaches and considering a more laidback summer.
A return to the old ways embodies the notion that kids being bored or having downtime can lead to beneficial self-discovery and creativity.
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