Parenting Question (Sports, Small Kids)

sureofsomething
Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:54:21 +0000

I agree that kids should be exposed to a wide variety of activities, but I see no reason not to look ahead to avoid conflict. We decided not to do gymnastics, because we saw that at the gym in our area, “if you are good” you join the team, practice 3/4 times a week, and travel constantly. (there is really no recreational path there) So why try it, then say no, you can’t join the team. Another example is dance. If you see that the studio is into competitive dance and you are not interested in travel and hundreds of dollars worth of costumes, don’t take dance at that studio. We also said no to hockey beacuse we knew we didn’t want to spend that kind of money. She is young. Guide her towards activities that Dad will allow later. Don’t set her up for disapointment.