Too much free time? Not beneficial for teenagers

The saying that goes “an idle mind is a devil’s workshop” has never been far from the truth.

Teenagers and too much free time do not mix well together, especially now that most teenagers are on school holidays.

While some teenagers might be having regular chores helping parents at the cattle post, in catering businesses or busy practising to be bridesmaids this festive season, there are still many out there who would be idling and wondering what they could do to kill time.

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