Reply to At what point do you stop pushing activities?

Forum Index » Elementary School-Aged Kids

Reply to "At what point do you stop pushing activities?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is she doing if shes at home?

If she is playing with friends, drawing, reading, being creative etc in some way I dont think activities are needed.

If she is bored asking for you to entertain her, or wants constant screens then yes activities are good.[/quote]

This. Eventually she will need stuff to put on her college apps so in middle school I’d start exploring so she has stuff to do come HS.[/quote]

In middle school kids are reluctant to try new things and look silly in front of peers.  Plus, by then, everyone else is good at whatever because they have been doing it for years.   There is no beginning soccer for sixth graders for example.

We also require one music activity and one active activity.

[/quote]

This exactly. By age 12, you basically missed the boat - kid will be stuck with younger kids because the older ones are advanced. I was a beginner aerobics at age 15, and I was so embarrassed. Everyone else was light years ahead of me. I was mad at my parents for not signing me up and pushing me sooner. I’m pushing my kids and made [b]two of their activities non-negotiable.[/b] Most of the kids complain about everything, so I wouldn’t care. At this moment they have no clue and just want to sit and play on the computer [/quote]

OP here, thanks I appreciate this feedback. This was exactly my concern, which sucks but it's reality.  Curious, what are your non negotiable activities?

She really enjoys drawing and crafting but refused an art class. I did sign her up for a 2 week art camp this summer which she seems excited about. I'm going to start teaching her sewing this summer too. [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics