What structured activities is your young teen dong now?

[Anonymous]

Not to sound mean but seriously why are some people allowing their children to be so trapped inside? Turn off the news and let your kids live. Outside is totally safe (I think masks outside are pointless) but even if you don't there is no reason why they cant be living life in a mask outside. My kids have been playing sports, hanging out with friends etc throughout this whole time. Just not inside which frankly I love because they don't tear up the house. Win win. I feel horrible for these kids that have had no interaction all this time. What are you all doing to these kids? Turn off the news and get out!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not to sound mean but seriously why are some people allowing their children to be so trapped inside? Turn off the news and let your kids live. Outside is totally safe (I think masks outside are pointless) but even if you don't there is no reason why they cant be living life in a mask outside. My kids have been playing sports, hanging out with friends etc throughout this whole time. Just not inside which frankly I love because they don't tear up the house. Win win. I feel horrible for these kids that have had no interaction all this time. What are you all doing to these kids? Turn off the news and get out!!!

Um, OP here. That is literally the point of my post- to ask what kids are doing and to come up with ways for her to "get out." I never said I had COVID concerns, and this entire thread is full of responses indicating ways in which their kids are out doing things...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not to sound mean but seriously why are some people allowing their children to be so trapped inside? Turn off the news and let your kids live. Outside is totally safe (I think masks outside are pointless) but even if you don't there is no reason why they cant be living life in a mask outside. My kids have been playing sports, hanging out with friends etc throughout this whole time. Just not inside which frankly I love because they don't tear up the house. Win win. I feel horrible for these kids that have had no interaction all this time. What are you all doing to these kids? Turn off the news and get out!!!

If you have to start with "not to be mean", you're about to be mean. My son started a new school this year and doesn't really know anyone. DC has allowed virtually no organized sports for the schools and his friends don't live nearby. So, yeah, I'm also looking for some ideas.

[Anonymous]

DS is doing regular eye-rolling and sighing exercises. He is exceptionally good at snarky comebacks and putdowns; I'd say Olympic standard. He is by far the best grunter I've ever heard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS is doing regular eye-rolling and sighing exercises. He is exceptionally good at snarky comebacks and putdowns; I'd say Olympic standard. He is by far the best grunter I've ever heard.

Appreciate this laugh!

My DD has also really progressed in her "not leaving her bed for hours on end" game. And I'm seeking out programs that might be a good match for her truly remarkable talents for complaining. Her stamina for that is unmatched!

[Anonymous]

Look at your local rec leagues. Mine have participated in a few sports this past year, all outside. We are not comfortable with inside yet but between the two they have played soccer, field hockey, flag football and now lacrosse. Soccer has been all year. Neither of mine love soccer in normal times but have enjoyed the social interaction with others their age this year.

[Anonymous]

We are doing rec soccer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not to sound mean but seriously why are some people allowing their children to be so trapped inside? Turn off the news and let your kids live. Outside is totally safe (I think masks outside are pointless) but even if you don't there is no reason why they cant be living life in a mask outside. My kids have been playing sports, hanging out with friends etc throughout this whole time. Just not inside which frankly I love because they don't tear up the house. Win win. I feel horrible for these kids that have had no interaction all this time. What are you all doing to these kids? Turn off the news and get out!!!

Um, OP here. That is literally the point of my post- to ask what kids are doing and to come up with ways for her to "get out." I never said I had COVID concerns, and this entire thread is full of responses indicating ways in which their kids are out doing things...

You are right...I shouldn't have said not to sound mean....I should have just given my input without the preface.... you said "Prior to COVID, she did sports and plays and a few other small clubs, some charitable work. It has been a year of nothing. We think it may be time to rejoin some activities this spring, like rec soccer or something, to get her ready for the world returning to "normal" and to enter HS next year." - It sounds like you don't need recommendations. Your kid was doing things before COVID that she could have either continued doing or can start doing again. Are you looking for something new?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not to sound mean but seriously why are some people allowing their children to be so trapped inside? Turn off the news and let your kids live. Outside is totally safe (I think masks outside are pointless) but even if you don't there is no reason why they cant be living life in a mask outside. My kids have been playing sports, hanging out with friends etc throughout this whole time. Just not inside which frankly I love because they don't tear up the house. Win win. I feel horrible for these kids that have had no interaction all this time. What are you all doing to these kids? Turn off the news and get out!!!

Um, OP here. That is literally the point of my post- to ask what kids are doing and to come up with ways for her to "get out." I never said I had COVID concerns, and this entire thread is full of responses indicating ways in which their kids are out doing things...

You are right...I shouldn't have said not to sound mean....I should have just given my input without the preface.... you said "Prior to COVID, she did sports and plays and a few other small clubs, some charitable work. It has been a year of nothing. We think it may be time to rejoin some activities this spring, like rec soccer or something, to get her ready for the world returning to "normal" and to enter HS next year." - It sounds like you don't need recommendations. Your kid was doing things before COVID that she could have either continued doing or can start doing again. Are you looking for something new?

Yes. Or something old that has adapted or restarted again. Her school clubs are largely inactive, there was no play production this year, and the charitable activities are no longer being offered. The ask was for what types of activities people are doing now. I acknowledged that I was aware of rec soccer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 13yo DD is a good kid and doing great in school, but she is doing virtually NOTHING outside of that. Prior to COVID, she did sports and plays and a few other small clubs, some charitable work. It has been a year of nothing. We think it may be time to rejoin some activities this spring, like rec soccer or something, to get her ready for the world returning to "normal" and to enter HS next year. She raises concerns about COVID safety, but really I think she has just gotten used to the nothing.

I need both validation that other kids are actually still engaged in things, and some suggestions for activities that will get her interacting with people again and give her some structure.

TIA!

Staying alive IS doing something! To me, not getting covid is more important than activities. My dh a teacher says every positive kid was a traveling sports team kid. Don't be that parent or kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not to sound mean but seriously why are some people allowing their children to be so trapped inside? Turn off the news and let your kids live. Outside is totally safe (I think masks outside are pointless) but even if you don't there is no reason why they cant be living life in a mask outside. My kids have been playing sports, hanging out with friends etc throughout this whole time. Just not inside which frankly I love because they don't tear up the house. Win win. I feel horrible for these kids that have had no interaction all this time. What are you all doing to these kids? Turn off the news and get out!!!

So helpful!

[Anonymous]

In a similar boat with 14 year old DS. I think it’s really hard to find options at this age that are not sports which is tough when your kid may like sports but is not already on a team/travel, etc. It’s hard at this age even without Covid, but especially right now. OP, I’m just hoping things open up and some of the other activities become available when school is more fully open in the fall. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

This is a family site, please post about young teen dong elsewhere!

[Anonymous]

Scouts, swim, a few clubs at school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Scouts, swim, a few clubs at school.

And, private music lessons.