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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, we insisted on group activities for all three kids.  Here is what we didn’t want:  unhealthy, screen-addicted gamers.

They could choose but not quit until the season, class or semester was over and they all knew this going into the activity.  One loved sports while the other two hated sports and loved theater.  All were encouraged.

All three had to do volunteer work and learn to read music with no exception.

They are all happy, well adjusted young adults and late teen now.  All very good students.

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Yikes. Pushy much. [/quote]

I actually like her approach.  Way too many dead-eyed screen addicted teens and way too many quitters.  [/quote]

I like the approach too, and it’s very similar to our family rules. We have a musical instrument and sport requirement per season, plus church attendance (which provides some community service opportunities). We exposed our kids to a lot of rec sports at a young age to see what clicked. For my oldest (a daughter), athletics never clicked, but dance did. When she got older she was able to specialize and is now a serious ballerina. As long as it’s physical movement, I’m satisfied![/quote]

I like this approach too.  My nephews are both overweight and screen-addicted from my sister being “go with whatever they want to do”.  Just like I wouldn’t let my kid decide not to go to school in the fourth grade, I’m not letting him drop out of group activities or sports in favor of sitting home on the iPad.  [/quote]

+4. Same, pretty much.  We got our kids involved in things before middle school so it would carry through high school.  It’s worked out great for my kids.  [/quote]

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