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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are never going to win in this situation.

I pushed my kids to learn piano. They hated it.  I let them drop it as soon as they reached some level of proficiency (like being able to play Moonlight Sonata).  DC was like 10 or so.

They are now 20 and said they regret stopping piano lesson, and how I should've pushed them to continue. GRRR

Also made DC do some physical activity. They tried ALL kinds of sports.  Never stuck to one. Always said it was boring.  When they were an older teen, they said they should've stuck to one because they weren't really good at any sport,  and how I should've made them stick to one. GRRR

I didn't want to be a pushy tiger  mom, so I let them quit.

Can't win.

DC told me that when they become a parent, they are going to make their kid stick to these things.  My response was, "Sure, we'll see".  [/quote]

Yeah don’t let them quit everything or curb through activities never getting any good. Lay down the law. Bribe and coddle them into something that’s a good fit for their body, shape, skills, attitude. Be a cheerleader. Fake it til then make it. [/quote]

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