Just normal stuff you do today like biking and sports. Also boardgames and stuff. Just not Video Games. Those weren't invented then.
Yes most people do.
In the early 1980s.
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Surveys and research show that 53/58 kids have after school activities. -V ;)
There are many great activities available for students who like the sciences. There are small sciences kids out there that are cheap, fun, and educational.
There are many great indoor activities for kids. Something as simple as a board game is great fun for kids of many ages.
One can get ideas for summer activities for kids from sites like growing peace, out door activities and many more. One will easily find outdoor activities on these known sites.
I would say some good reasons are that it helps keep them out of trouble, gives some kids social time with others, for younger kids it could teach sharing and in the case of sports it teaches good sportsmanship, among many other things I'm sure.
Stowe Mountain Lodge is a family-friendly destination with activities for kids. They have a Kids' Night Out program that gives them a chance to do outdoor activities with other kids while their parents enjoy a little time on their own.
Yes, they are popular among the kids toys. With Beyblades Metal Fusion Toys kids pick their character and team up with other kids.
Yes, it is very important for kids to be in other activities because if you're not then you get too caught up with just one thing.