There is a lot in that last sentence - I am worrying how we will find the time to fill in football, swimming, parties and gym for my eldest - yet for me the memories of my youth were acres of time to do what I wanted (even if I felt bored !)
We should encourage just using up the time on anything - drawing, coding, playing an instrument. Anything that builds capital for later life.
"Slow parenting (also called simplicity parenting and free range parenting) is a parenting style in which few activities are organised for children. Instead, they are allowed to explore the world at their own pace. It is a response to concerted cultivation and the widespread trend for parents to schedule activities and classes after school; to solve problems on behalf of the children, and to buy services from commercial suppliers rather than letting nature take its course."
We should encourage just using up the time on anything - drawing, coding, playing an instrument. Anything that builds capital for later life.