Re: Kids interest

Grahame wrote:
My daughter liked gymnstics alot, and ended up doing that for a yr.....we stoped her after that, because her school work was suffering, and she was training 5 times week!
But then she continued that at school, and its the cricket that has won over.
I also think some things need a little time to see if you like it or not. But all my kids turned out to be sporty, so they like anything sporty really.
I just remember my parents MAKING me do physical culture. I HATED it, and when I gave it up after a few months, they never let me try ANYTHING again saying I never "stuck to anything"
I vowed I would allow my kids to try many many things, till they decide what THEY really like.
I would say I ripped things they liked away from them, I just encouraged them to try something new....and if they didnt like it after a term or so, they could go back to what they liked.
Anyway, they seem happy :)

If they're happy, that's the main thing. Mine have
enjoyed some activities that really benefit from an early
start and long term participation, so given that they don't
want to give them up, I don't have any motivation to insist
they try anything else. I'm sure there are other things
they'd enjoy, and maybe they're missing out on the thing
they'd enjoy the most, but if they love what they're doing
now that's good enough for me ;-)

Best wishes,
Ericka
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