From Karate to Coding: When Kids’ Lives Turn Into a Non-Stop Schedule
FOMO parenting is quietly reshaping childhood — replacing free play with packed calendars and pressure to “keep up.”

Dr. Roma Kumar, Co-Chairperson (Clinical Psychology), Department of Paediatrics at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, highlights how constant comparison, parental anxiety, and peer influence are impacting children’s mental well-being. As expectations rise, experts warn that overscheduling can fuel stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional fatigue in young minds. The message is clear: balance matters, and childhood needs breathing space, not a stopwatch.