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[quote=Anonymous]Not, PP, but Soccer is probably a better option for a risk-averse kid.  Sure, a risk-averse kid will be able to do a summersault and a log roll, but eventually, walking across the balance beam or leaping on the balance beam or bouncing on a spring board is going to be a no-go.

Of course, it's fine to try it -- who knows!  Maybe he'll like it.  But, as a mom of a very risk averse girl (wouldn't step off the sidewalk onto the grass as a 2 yr. old), I understand the inner limitations.

The great thing about soccer is that most kids already have the basic skills -- i.e. they can run and kick.  From there, it's a matter of paying attention to the game (rather than the clovers and dandelions) and refining the footwork (which doesn't happen for most until 2nd grade).  So, if your kid isn't coordinated or especially athletic, he/she will fit right into most kinderg, 1st, and 2nd soccer clubs.  (speaking as the mother of a boy who isn't coordinated and isn't a good player, but he thinks he is and he loves being on a team).

Another option (probably more expensive) would be taekwondo.  Not so much "risk" as gymnastics and you go at your own pace with lots of rewarding.[/quote]

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