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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Swimming lessons mandatory until proficient- very important life skill. Learn one musical instrument. Usually no need to start until the mid elementary years. Try out several rec level team sports (whatever the kid seems interested in) but never more than one at a time. Don’t sacrifice family time for this, and don’t put your kid on any travel teams before 5th grade or so. They can specialize and/or move to travel teams in middle school. Usually the sports picture (interest level, enjoyment, talent level etc) becomes much clearer by then. A little golf or tennis in the summer is helpful- lifelong sports. . Good to have some early exposure in case they become interested later on. IMO academic enrichment is not necessary in elementary school unless the teacher indicates a problem area. That said- keep an eye out for after school academic clubs that might interest your kid. [/quote] +1 this is my parenting approach too[/quote]
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