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The good, the expensive and the free facilities for children: Urban parents' problems

Those who have the resources can select one of the many classes provided by private child education centers. But for many other parents, their options are limited to entertainment or facilities in public spaces.

Vela Andapita (The Jakarta Post)
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Fri, September 20, 2019

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The good, the expensive and the free facilities for children: Urban parents' problems Located in Sekolah Kembang, Ganara Art Studio is one of many places that offer various classes for children aged 18 months and above, including early art sensory, fine motor fun, photography classes and a cooking club. (JP/Christhalia Wiloto)

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aising children in a city where concrete buildings grow faster than trees, parents need to be creative in finding places for their children to learn and play.

Those who have the resources can select one of the many classes provided by private child education centers. But for many other parents, their options are limited to entertainment or facilities in public spaces.

Although his daughter is still only 20 months old, Bimo Dwi Satrio has enrolled her in classes that aim to develop her sensory and motor skills. He said he did not mind the amount of money he spent on such classes, as he believes that education is an investment.

“At first my wife and I just wanted to optimize her growth during the golden age [0-5 years old],” the Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, resident told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.

“After collecting some information, we realized that there are numerous locations and providers. Now, she is enrolled in Rumah Dandelion where she is involved in classes to stimulate her senses through music, art, crafts and much more,” he added.

Rumah Dandelion is located in Cilandak, South Jakarta. As well as routine classes for infants aged up to 3 years, it also offers pop-up classes, workshop and training.

The pop-up classes, which are held with certain topics or concepts, are addressed not only at children but also their parents. The cost of each class varies, starting from Rp 150,000 (US$10.6) per person.

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