While it is also important for your student to take time to relax and rejuvenate during spring break, not using some of the time to be productive can actually be quite a waste.
Make sure the level of oversight you are providing is appropriate to their current situation. And even then, do your best to provide information as suggestions instead of ultimatums.
High school seniors still have time to explore scholarship opportunities. Also a great time to take on a short-term volunteer opportunity to help build their credentials.
In cases where your child is an adult, has their own money, and can support the trip while meeting the rest of their obligations, you will just need to wish them a good voyage.
WORK/PLAY BALANCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AWAY FROM HOME
if your child is staying on campus to keep up with work or get ahead in school, it may be more important for you to encourage them to take some time off than to push them to accomplish more.
Just make sure to handle discussions with care regarding suggestions about how they use their spring break. Understand that if they have properly prepared a week of fun in the sun (or snow or woods) isn’t likely to damage their entire future.