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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - wow this is way more than I'd been thinking.  For my rising 1st grader I'm planning activities too afternoons a week + one game on weekends.  He's pushing for a 3 activity and I was debating fitting in swim lessons but both of those would probably also be on weekends and i'd only add in one at most.

Not saying that's the right answer (or there is any right answer) - I tend to think of things negatively and only see the down side in every option (eg if they don't do enough activities they won't have the change to find what they like / build the skills in time to keep up when older / explore things beyond sports like scouts / music / art etc....but if they do too many activities they'll be over programmed and not know how to entertain themselves and spend too much time being shuttled around in a car etc etc....so its good to hear all perspectives and why you feel they're right for you)[/quote]

OP that sounds like a good balance. those saying they had activities every day as kids are likely remembering when they were older and practices increased. I grew up in this area and sure when I was in high school and playing a high school sport I had something every day. Two activities is good.[/quote]

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