some of my thoughts

I write a little. Some of this is old and some of it new. I think my thinking has evolved over time.

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Extra-cirricular

What if by the time my kids are 25 it is discovered that team sport is a horrible thing put kids through?

This is probably unlikely. However I am going through a process of trying to work out what extra stuff kids do? My kids do swimming lessons (although sometimes they are not too keen), play in a basketball team, and have done some soccer. What are the skills that are most important for them to develop? 

Here are a few categories:

Necessities

  • Swimming basics so they can have fun in the water and not drown

Good for coordination

  • Martial arts
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Music lessons
  • Team sports?

Good for creativity

  • Dance
  • Circus
  • Music lessons
  • Lego?

Good for socialisation / team work

  • All of the above?

Not sure that helps me that much. I think my rule of thumb will be, if the kids are into it and it is not add stress and cost to my life I don't want, then they can participate. Otherwise it is a no go.

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