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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t agree with continually pushing kids if they have zero desire to do something. But I also don’t buy into the attitude of let the kids do whatever, because talented or smart kids just find a way.

I am a smart, talented kid who wasn’t pushed. I never tried an array of sports, and once we got a piano teacher we stuck with her until we moved to another based on schedule or family friends. I loved reading and writing but was never encouraged to write.

I feel like my kid is so lucky. He is in a variety of sports and classes and has tried so many things. Some have stuck with him, but lots of things are connected and I can see his interests and passions growing. I continually look for opportunities like camps, activity groups, etc. but also don’t fill every single day because that would be too much.

I do think I would have achieved more if a teacher or parent had said “hey look, there’s a story writing competition and with your piece on x I think you have a great shot!” Or “Why don’t we look at ASRM grades and make some goals for piano?” Or “What do you want to do, golf or tennis? Or you can pick a sport but you have to do one every other season until middle school is over.”[/quote]

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