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[quote=Anonymous]Like everything, the best route is probably a middle ground.  I do know what OP means; it seems like many people on here have strong reactions to any pushing whatsoever (and assume that parents are inappropriately pushing in may circumstances, e.g., simply because a child is in a travel sport).  We have friends who sign their kids up for swimming lessons, the kids don't like it, and they let them off the hook.  Or friends who let their kids constantly drop out of things soon after they start.  I personally feel that kids do need some pushing - I think it's hard for anyone to really know if they like something until they give it a legitimate try (like ice skating, it's hard and painful at first, you have to give it some time).  I also think there are many times when it's ok to push a kid to do their best, set expectations, etc.  But, of course there should be balance - no one wants a crazy parent.  My impression is that most parents are somewhere in the middle, and are generally within range of what is good, solid parenting.[/quote]

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