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[quote=Anonymous]Nine-year-olds shouldn't be taking etiquette and dance classes... they should be outside in the woods playing, rolling around in the dirt, riding their bikes, building things with blocks, having *imaginary* tea parties, etc.  Just because some kids may have fun doesn't mean that it's a great thing for little kids to do.  Mrs. Simpson and Capital Cotillion really seem like a way for parents to project their idea of fun onto their children... and to live vicariously through them.  Parents are always talking about how fun/hilarious it is to see their darling boys or girls dancing and blushing and scrambling away from partners once dances are done, etc.  People need to take a look at some of the books out about how children these days are nature and play deprived.  Last Child in the Woods is a great one.  Instead of throwing children into artificial social situations, try giving them a bit more free time to explore and use their imaginations in an unstructured way.  [/quote]

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