The Kids Don't Play Anymore by Margaret Wente Critique Assignment

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The Kids Don’t Play Anymore by Margaret Wente
Introduction
The Kids Don’t Play Anymore is authored one of the renowned journalists, Margret Wente. In the article, the author brings out the strain that most of the children go through today and the changes that have come up with reference to parenting. Children are no longer allowed the freedom to find their own path as they are constantly guided by their guardians losing themselves in the process (Wente, Margaret).
Summary
The article lists a number of aspects that that the author is trying to bring out one of the being the fact that children no longer have the chance to play on their own terms. They always in controlled environments, where they do not have the chance to actually play. Growing up, children are used to doing what they are told and from an early age are trained how to live in an environment that is structured. Lack of the autonomy to make their own choices, the children are prone to developing health complications mentally (Wente, Margaret). From an early age, they are trained to develop the right resume, taking part in a myriad of activities, which push them into an even more structured society, where they no longer have control over their lives and what they want. Earlier on parents would leave their children to make their own choices, which meant that from an early age they would learn to become independent in thought and action (Wente, Margaret). Young children at the age of ten, were able to babysit their siblings. Today a fifteen-year-old has to confirm with their parent whether they can take a cookie.
Review and Evaluate
Margret Wente, is a leading Canadian columnist having won the National Newspaper Award, among many others. She has over the years stood out as questioning some heated debates on issues such as education, social issues and health care (The Globe and Mail Inc.). She has had a diverse career both as an editor and writer. Currently, she is working at the Globe and Mail full time, where her articles have appear...