The Problem of Organizing Leisure Time for Children and Adolescents in Extracurricular Work

Abstract

The article reveals the features of the use of free time and its importance in the organization of extracurricular work. The essence and features of the influence of free time on the formation of the personality of children and adolescents in today's conditions are revealed. The factors of the problem of free time and its use in the organization of extracurricular work are considered. Some types of activity in the organization of leisure of modern youth are analyzed. The article reveals the value potential of free time as a factor in the formation of a child's moral consciousness. The role of free time is also revealed. The main causes of difficulties and inability to organize their leisure time are identified and listed. Among them, the main focus is on the dependence on TV, computer games ( including network, role-playing and Rpg-genre), social networks, as well as the influence of spontaneous "yard" companies. The article emphasizes the importance of leisure activities for further career choice (career guidance). The main idea of the article is the statement that the organization of free time should be carried out on the basis of the desires, interests, and inclinations of children and adolescents. A huge role in this is played by interest, voluntariness and rationality.