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All parents who have legal residency in Reykjavík will receive a ISK 50.000 subsidy per child for their children's practice fees, aged 6-18 years.
This subsidy is known as the Leisure Activities Card (Frstundakorti) and is intended to promote children and young people to participate in leisure activities regardless of their social or economic background.
Why is it a good thing for a child to take part in recreational activities?
According to research, children who participate in structured leisure activities are less likely to engage in antisocial behavior and/or become socially isolated.
Children will adjust more readily to new communities, acquire the language, and make new friends if they participate actively. Furthermore, their self-esteem and self-image will improve. Children who have a healthy sense of self-worth are happier and better able to cope with daily life.
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