How should parents keep their kids busy while school is out?
Asked at Borders, 700 N.H. on May 11, 2005
“We used to use the Lawrence Parks and Recreation program, and pool passes are always a good idea. That and a little bit of hard work.”
— Alonzo Beardshear, musician/carpenter, Lawrence
“Spend more time with them.”
— Charles Hung, restaurant owner, Overland Park
“There are a lot of programs, like Girl Scouts, horse camp and of course summer school.”
— Therese Lawrence, business manager, Lawrence
“I think they should keep them busy with library programs and sports, and they should keep them away from the video games. Have everything structured with time limits on watching TV.”
— Pam Lang, homemaker, Lawrence