Upon reading both passages, it is my belief that both of them provide competitive arguments but also conflict each other in the same aspect. For instance, in paragraph 2 of the first passage it claims that the freedom that the child has can provide a strong sense of self. At the same time, paragraph 3 of the second passage claims that the organizational activities cause children to develope a strong sense of identity. Both passages have thus made the same statement but, neither can provide reasons as to which method would be best suited for causing this behavior. A blend of both methods, in my opinion, could provide the best option. Organized activities strive for teamwork and an elevation of social skills whereas, creative activities does