better self-directed control, even after controlling for age, verbal ability, and household income
children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace, discover their own areas of interest, and ultimately engage fully in the passions they wish to pursue
Adult-driven activities:
could slow the development of self-directed control, since adults in such scenarios can provide external cues and reminders about what should happen, and when
children acquiesce to adult rules and concerns and lose some of the benefits play offers them, particularly in developing creativity, leadership, and group skills.
Different types of activities:
child-driven (less structured because they naturally arise)
adult-driven (more structured because they are pre-set or guided by an adult)