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.
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.