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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have three kids who are all doing extremely well. I gave up my career to stay home with them.

DH and I are both ivy educated. DH is the type of guy who is good at everything. My kids are also good at almost everything.

DH earns a lot so I have all the money and time to enrich them. It probably helps that they are naturally smart, athletic and attractive.[/quote]

I would love to hear what types of activities, sports and enrichment you’ve tried with them if you wouldn’t mind sharing![/quote]

I let my kids try everything they want and also encourage them to do activities we enjoy. Between my three kids, they have done almost everything - golf, tennis, swim team, volleyball, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, basketball, baseball, track, art, science competitions, piano, violin, band, scouts, theater, debate, chess, robotics, fishing, sailing, skiing and I’m sure I’m missing some. The key is to be supportive.

My kids have grit. I always tell them not to give up and they gain confidence after trying. All three of my kids get up after being knocked down. The one thing I think I have done right is I always tried to make negative experiences into learning experiences.

More than winning, I’m most proud that my kids are good kids. Not necessarily related to whether a mom works or not, many kids lack basic manners. Kindness and empathy are often non existent. We live in an affluent neighborhood and I have kids in both public and private schools. Having high grades and excelling in sports and activities is only part of raising kids. I truly believe it is the parents’ behavior that shapes the kids the most. [/quote]

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