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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Free play is all fun and games until middle school. Then the kids with no activities have nothing to do and it’s downhill from there. [/quote]

Not for all kids, our neighborhood friends and my sibling had a blast playing throughout middle school. And why not, we were kids having fun. Free play is very important for middle schoolers, I've even read articles on it. I'm not sure why or when ppl deemed them too old to do this. It was the norm for us. I don't know why ppl think they aren't deserving of free play. [/quote]

Why do you think athletes aren’t getting both?

Also, our day was great - I had free play too and then just walked right on to a JV sport as a freshman having barely played.  Those days are over for most schools with most sports.  If you don’t have some training, you aren’t making a high school team.  I absolutely loved being a high school athlete and my kids enjoy it too, so I am glad we put in the prep work to make that happen in elementary and middle.[/quote]

Because this is a thread on overscheduling. And ppl are assuming that older kids don't need or want free play because they're too old or will be trouble makers. High school is obviously a little different, but middle school kids are still kids.[/quote]

Most teens don't free play.  At some point even MS kids grow up.[/quote]

Middle school kids are 11-14. Still young enough to play and have fun. I'm not saying don't grow up at all, just don't grow up faster than you have to. I hope my kid is like me when it comes time for MS.[/quote]

Do you even have a middle school child?

Do you realize how difficult it is to parent this age group? They are moody and emotional. This is my absolute least favorite age.

It is like a non parent trying to tell you how to take care of a toddler when he is having a tantrum.[/quote]

Almost middle school, and no, it isn't east even now. But, I'm going to try my best with it. Hopefully I can instill my values into them [/quote]

Big difference between almost middle school and actual middle school.[/quote]

I know there is a difference. I see this as no differebt from a parent feeling something is very important for their child. Some parents it's sports, some music others not alot of screen time ect. Maybe I'll be successful, maybe not, but I'll try.[/quote]

You should try doing that without being judgmental of other's choices. Or is judging people who do things differently part of your values that you hold so dear?[/quote]

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