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[quote=Anonymous]When my kids were in 3rd grade, I could consistently squeeze in one activity or stop after school 2-3 days a week and expect reasonable behavior. If I had to go to two stores, they’d be exhausted and whiny. If I made them run my errands every day after school, they’d complain.

What do you like to do when you finish work? Do you want to go run errands with your mom or MIL? That sounds hellish to me. School is work for kids. Add in sports/aftercare/after school enrichment and that’s a really long day. They seem like little balls of endless energy, but they do need breaks and to refuel.

My sister came to visit and wanted to see a few different churches. I had my teenagers meet us for a late lunch after the church tours because I knew they’d be bored and miserable. They wouldn’t have meltdowns, but they also wouldn’t do well at faking happiness, enthusiasm, or even mild interest for hours, so I didn’t set them up for failure. At first my sister was irritated to miss visiting with them for a few hours, but then she realized how much more pleasant it is when you don’t force others into uncomfortable situations and expect them to be happy. [/quote]

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