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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am seeing a lot of posts about kids not being able to entertain themselves. Such as the gaining weight post where people said their kids are usually in xyz classes and now without those classes they are couch potatoes.

I have a preschooler and I want her to be able to self-entertain (even outside of physical activity) without requiring classes. She is only in one class a week (music) and I am wondering if I should keep it at a minimum. I know we’ll probably never have another pandemic situation, but maybe having to self-entertain will make her more resourceful? What do you think?[/quote]

You’re talking about apples and hippopotamuses here.  To self-entertain has nothing to do with learning skills and activities that will serve her in life.  My kids are great with being self-sufficient and resourceful.  They are also playing tennis, playing violin and doing great in remote school (thanks in part to their love of the library and books since infancy).  [/quote]

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