It strikes me as a bit ironic, given that being able to think on one's own, be creative in generating income and find internal motivation is likely to be increasingly important when the world you're going to be an adult in will likely be very different than the world today.
That said, the article makes some good points. I rather suspect, though, that the kids who find the most lasting future success are not going to be the ones whose parents force them through the most largely meaningless school and activity hoops. Just my theory.
