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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn’t bother signing him up for anything else unless he asks.[/quote]

Be careful. Your kid might not know to "ask" you bc he might not have that logic of knowing there are options available. As parents - yes, we know low key rec league is available, how to find a nearby art class, read the email about after school running club,  etc  but a 5 -yr old may not know these things exist or even realize options for him.

Fwiw, my Kindrrg was sad after school 1 day last year and days later when she finally opened up she told me a bunch of classmates got to go to soccer after school that day and wanted to go too. My DD didn't realize she could do it too - mom guilt for not offering her choices and re-visit said choices to double check....throwing that out there as a thought. [/quote]

Yeah.  This is correct.

It's probably fine for now, at K.  But I wouldn't let it last 2 long.

Because before too long, he'll bein 3rd or 4th, and his self-identity will be the kid that doesnt play sports or doesnt play an instrument.  And they'll be reluctant to try.

It's not that they need to be EXPERT in figure skating by 10yo, but more that we need to create the willingness to try new things.  And a willingness to accept that you usually have to suck at something before you're any good at it.

That is the skill we're developing at this age.  Not necessarily how to sink a free throw, or how to play violin.  We're teaching courage in trying new things[/quote]

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