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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think I would require some kind of extracurricular each season. It’s part of learning about the world. There are always service things, like food banks. Also, asking them to cook dinner a week for the family.[/quote]

I think sometjing like this would be appropriate, but forcing them to try out for something is just asking for fights and self-esteem issues, especially if they will need lessons first and are not athletically inclined.  Gaming can give them a good amount of healthy interaction, but I completely understand wanting them to do more.  Requireing them to get out of their room and engage with real live people is the important part, and by allowing them to have a say in what they do will get you MUCH more engagment, even if it's just an option between two things you think they might be okay with.  "Do you want to volunteer at the food bank or take a cooking class?"  My DC participated in a wide variety of activities, got exposure to a lot of options.  He now enjoys art and science and music, but those Karate and soccer experiences were NOT for him!  (now 18 and finishing freshman year of college).[/quote]

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