As soon as the vacation begins, some fathers discover that their job title has changed without warning; they become a driver in the morning, responsible for expenses at noon, a means of transportation in the evening, and before sleep they hear the usual phrase: 'Don't forget, I have an early trip tomorrow.' Then at the end of the day, they sit looking at their wallet, which has grown heavier, and at their car, which has had no rest, and smile, saying: When did my daily responsibilities become so vast?

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Then the daily series of requests begins. No sooner does one errand end than another starts: 'Take me, bring me back, the guys are gathering, we're going out, we'll have dinner, we'll go for a stroll, and I need some money.' Until the father feels his time and effort are divided among meeting everyone's needs, while he is keen on making his family happy. The truth is that the problem is not with the children; they are energy, vitality, and a love for life. Rather, it lies in free time. Free time, if not invested positively, may push young people to spend their time in activities of limited benefit, while having clear goals, useful programs, or new skills to learn helps turn the vacation into an opportunity for growth and gaining experience, instead of being limited to frequent trips and time consumption.

We have, praise be to God, sports clubs in various regions and governorates of the Kingdom, and outstanding facilities in which the state has invested billions of riyals. The more they are used by different members of society, the greater their social and health value. Therefore, I hope the relevant authorities study the allocation of the period from morning until before the Asr prayer for families, so that the father can take his family, and the mother can accompany her daughters, in an environment that combines sports, entertainment, and culture. As for the period from after the Asr prayer until the evening, it could be allocated for youth; to find an outlet where they can exercise, develop their skills, and invest their energies in what benefits them.

Training courses, volunteer activities, learning languages, technical skills, arts, and reading are all simple investments today, but they yield great fruits in the future. The vacation is not a season for increasing burdens on the family, but a real opportunity to build a healthier, more knowledgeable, and more self-confident generation.

Conclusion: The father may smile as he reads this article because he has experienced some of these situations, and the children may also smile because they see them as part of the vacation details. But the truth is that a successful vacation is not measured by the number of trips or the amount of expenses, but by the skills, confidence, and sense of responsibility it instills in the children, and the opportunities it provides them for growth and benefit. [email protected]