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[quote=Anonymous]Quality of life versus quality of class....

If I were to make any investment, invest in quality family-based experiences with your children to build resilience first.  Class (based on finances) can come and go at the drop of a hat nowadays...

We all know many a kid who grew up affluent but suffer with drug use and therapy sessions.  None of the activities you suggest will guarantee that your child will not be exposed to children who have been emotionally neglected.

Try your best not to miss out on your child's development by over-scheduling him/her.

Deciding to focus your parenting plan on class-based "fit-in" rituals and routines will drive you crazy! As soon as you think you've figured it out, there will be something else you've perceived that you've missed.

Some parents neglect to invest in quality family bonding experiences.  These experiences contribute to your child's resilience in later years with peer pressure and unexpected circumstances (illness, death, trauma) that they will eventually encounter moreso than a ship-away camp.

Some of the activities you speak of are quality activities,  but they are merely a part of the formula to encourage success; they are not the determinant of it. Do not dismiss the value of passing on the $1000 per week summer camp for a service-based learning family vacation or guided camping trip.

Spend time listening to your child, learning about what they want to do and who they are.  Encourage development in these areas first, while also exposing them to other age-appropriate experiences.

Their personality, values, ability to effectively communicate , and inner resilience will attract who they become, far beyond any class-based formula for success.

I hope this helps :)

Best to you 
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