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[quote=Anonymous]OP:  the thing that struck me was you writing, "I WANT MY KIDS TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES"

You and DH seem very intense, job focused people.  Adding more activities will complicate your lifestyle.

But are your children asking for these activities?  Have you asked them what they want to do?  Is this about you or about them?

My DS was in aftercare. That was an extracurricular, but necessary activity.  In his aftercare, they did Mad Science, weekly art projects, practices and performed in the Shakespeare competition annually, had a yearly dodge ball tournement, etc.  I did not have to sign him up for other things. If aftercare is boring, then ask them to change it up ana make it more interesting.  He did do 4 estra things:  monthly scouting meeting, weekly soccer practice, soccer game and religion school.  He has been confirmed,so no more religious school, but he is still doing the other three. It's enough for him and he's now in HS. He could have joined travel soccer 4 times - he said no.  Knew his limits.  [/quote]

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