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[quote=Anonymous]I think you have to consider your kids’ temperaments, your family’s work schedules and willingness to carpool or use babysitters, and your budget.

I have one kid who needs downtime. I have an another kid who needs to be around other kids and/or getting lots of physical activity most days. If the former does too much or the latter doesn’t have enough activities, they get moody and annoying. My husband works late 2 days a week and can’t help with the 4-7pm driving. We allow 1 sport per season, per kid. They can pick the sport 3 seasons - except summer is swim team. Both kids do scouts, swimming once a week, and one other school-based activity that meets weekly. This works for our family and still allows us adults to have time to work out or spend time with our own friends. As my kids get older, if they want to do more, I will ask them to get involved in figuring out who we can carpool with or whether they can ride their bike or walk themselves one way to or from the activity.
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