The Y indicates we have done it or are currently involved....
Gymboree - Y
Gymnastics - Y
Horseback Riding - Y
Golf
Tennis-Y
Swimming Lessons-Y
Football-Y
Soccer-Y Spring and Fall offered in our town
Lacrosse
Hockey
Skating Lessons-Y
Flag Football
Lego Robotics-Y
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Brownies-Y
Tiger Scouts-Y
CCD - Religious Education-Y
Baseball - Y Spring, Summer and Fall are offered in our town
Basketball-Y
Karate-Y
Dance-Y
Cheerleading-Y
Softball
Field Hockey
and the list goes on and on....depending on where you live etc.
When I was a kid there was one option .....go out and play with the other kids.
Wow, have times changed! Do we really need our children to be involved in so much? Are we trying to make super humans? Now don't get me wrong....I think it's great to have a child participate in a few activities, it keeps them strong and motivated...but how much is enough and when is too much just too much? Hmmmmm........when you figure it out.....let me know.
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Hmm, I believe the subtext to the "go out and play with the other kids" was "I'm not going to pay for any of these fripperies or cart you around town since I have this great big family to take care of and NO extra cash." Didn't you want to do some of those fun lessons when you were a kid Fitfreak? I sure did. Our lives are different from our parents' - for better and worse I suppose. Sure, it would be great if the kids could come home from school, do a few chores, and then run out to "play." But, for a whole bunch of reasons, that is just not going to happen on a daily basis. So, we have to go with the flow, sign them up for the activities, set up the car pools, shuck out the dough and hope it all works out for the best.
My kids seem to like their after-school life. Also, I'd say your crew thrives on the world you've set up for them. They're smart, curious, independent, strong & confident kids. Keep up the good work!
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