doing nothing is something (review questions)

lacking in enriching qualities.

Anna Quindlen thinks summer enrichment activities for children are really...?

people are celebrated when they spend long hours at work, even if it means less time at home.

What does Quindlen mean by the phrase "culture of workplace presence" (line 110)?

their parents

What is the main reason children lack downtime?

to persuade.

What is the purpose of this essay?

kids should have more unstructured time.

What is this essay's claim?

Adults are afraid that kids who aren't busy will get in trouble

how does "a culture of adult distrust" (line 90) contribute to the lack of downtime for children?

unhook the cable box.

what does the author suggest parents do with their television sets?

a reference to psychological research on doing nothing and thinking.

what evidence does Anna Quindlen give to support her claim that down time encourages creativity?

quiet time fuels creativity.

what is one reason that downtime is important?

the unstructured kind.

what kind of summer does the author fear is gone for good?

searching for split ends is enormously satisfying.

which of the statements an opinion?

there is a free-time movement and website.

which statement is a fact?