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[quote=Anonymous]We don't do anything except swim lessons during summer and sometimes fall. We're probably on the lower end of the spectrum in this area but we really savor that family time and flexibility on the weekends and both work full time, so all day with peers feels sufficient. But I totally understand, I've questioned it sometimes because when you see others doing it you're going to question but most of what I've read is that unstructured time is really good for kids. And I just remind myself there is a lot of time. I realize it's just an hour here and there, but it's the getting ready, schlepping there, not having our schedule free that is unappealing. I know that will come as the kids get older so for now, I'd rather be able to just go on a hike in the morning as a family etc. I would PREFER my kids not end up in travel soccer (because again, family time) so I'm not really worried about missing the boat in that way. My oldest is getting close to 5 and we may try soccer in the spring for the first time because he explicitly expressed interest in it. So we'll start trying things here and there but I'm still hoping to go really slow til 7.

Just because it's available doesn't mean it's best for your family (might be best for another family!)[/quote]

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