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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  DCUM can be awful, but I love it because it can also be really awesome. Thanks everyone for their replies.

I actually posted an off shoot to this post over on the *Elementary Aged* forum.  Here it is....Seriously, where else can I vent and get such good advice?  So glad to have this resources.  Thank you all.
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I was at a PTA coffee meet today, and I was literally the only one with afternoons free. Everyone has booked their kids Mon-Fri. Four of the moms had kids so proficient at dance/gymnastics/whatever, that they outgrew local lessons and are driving their kids to classes two or three towns over.

On the other hand, my girl is only doing Girl Scouts. Nothing else.

I mentioned the weekend houses thing because, to be honest, I can't stand most of these women. Sometimes, I think they're busy to be busy. Yes, I have a chip on my shoulder from growing up poor. The resources they pour into their kids astonish me, and makes me feel a little resentful, knowing how the other 99% live. So, that's my bias...and, intellectally, I know that there's a possibility that these women are making great choices for their kids. I want the same opportunities for my children--to be well rounded, have the ability to develop a passion early on, be able to fit into different social classes (unlike their well-educated, but working-class minded mom).

So what do I need to start now? What can wait? These seem to be popular.

Tennis 
Swim 
Horseback riding 
Gymnastics 
Ballet 
Theater 
Soccer [/quote]
I would pick swim and maybe one other activity based on your child's interest. I think it really is life-limiting not to be able to swim, but other things are a bit more optional.

I would really try to avoid horse-back riding unless you absolutely cannot control your kid's enthusiasm for it. My niece rides, and she's quite good. My sister is barely holding it together trying to manage her practices and shows and nephews soccer plus both of their school commitments. The heavy weekend commitment for riding when they start showing is a major killer.[/quote]

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