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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As always, another cautionary tale about getting too enmeshed. Disagree all you want, but people should stop trying to get their kids' friends to sign up for the same activities. You always need that buffer. A common theme in all these tales of kids getting dropped like a hot potato by their "best friend since fetushood" is that the kids are too enmeshed for too long.[/quote] Agree. People want their kids to have a "best friend" who does all the same activities because it's easier and more comfortable for parents. It's easier. But kids actually do better when they have to learn to navigate social situation without a buddy, and have a variety of friends with different personalities and interests. Like what is your plan? Your kids go to college together? Choose the same career? At some point your child will have to learn to navigate situations without their BFF, it's better this happens in 3rd grade than in their 20s.[/quote]
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