WHY STUDENTS NEED TIME TO SWITCH OFF

Breaks, rest, and hobbies are vital for learning — not distractions from it

- BY ALVINA CLARA | Special to Gulf News

Only studies and no play will certainly make Jack a dull boy!

I know a 13-year-old student who spent hours studying each day, until obesity set in. This sedentary routine led to overeating, disturbed sleep, and a gradual decline in his health. Even simple activities like walking or doing household chores became difficult. His intense competitiveness and constant drive to score high also made him distant from his peers. Though he continued to excel academically, he scored low on social and emotional well-being.