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/^t/Active children do cause many problems. It is difficult for them to concentrate on one activity, they are so filled with energy that they cannot sit and get down to any kind of work. They are often histerical, some even try to harm themselves by, for example, banging the wall with their heads. However, most of the children may simply need more care from their parents; more time should be devoted for them to adjust to regular activities. Understanding and patience are the key words here. Children shouldnot be forcively made the ideal of their parents. Talents, usually noticed by them, but considered unimportant, need to be fostered by activities, proposals, arranging of time of children. Parents very often think they know what their children feel and need, and try to arrange their children's life in an adult manner. However, what seems necessary in such situation, is free space that should be alloted to the children, their imagination and their own decisions. For example, if a child has a unique spacial orientation, he/she should be allowed to play with blocks, solids, flexible materials, along with the parents. Parents' role would be to advise, help and award the child not only for the effect, but for the amount of work spent on the project. Punishing the child for possible disorder is one of the most common mistakes of parents. Adults should understand that a hyperactive child reqires much more time and care, especially since, time spent with children is never the time wasted.