My 11 y/o is driving me bananas. Plays 2 sports and 2 instruments. Doesn't want to drop any, but also doesn't want to practice anything more frequently. Do I continue to let him...
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dabble or make him choose? He'd much rather just play video games all day, so I could just sign him up for coding and game design and forget the rest.
posted June 14th, 2016 at 3:35pm in
Toddler
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- I don't understand what you are asking. 6-14-2016 3:35pm
- He does a lot of things but no interest in really working at any of them (but doesn't want to quit either). Which leaves no time for other things he might like and no real...(more) 6-14-2016 3:38pm
- 2 instruments is a lot. 2 sports is too if it's the same season. Maybe pick one instrument. Not sure what kind of sport practiced you want him to do outside of team practice. 6-14-2016 3:39pm
- you answered your own question 6-14-2016 3:36pm
- four is too many, unless he's really committed. two is fine. 6-14-2016 3:36pm +1 like
- practicing is on him. what you are willing to contribute financially and carpool-wise is up to you 6-14-2016 3:36pm
- If he won't pick, you get to 6-14-2016 3:38pm
- Are the sports at the same time? 6-14-2016 3:39pm
- No, but he does each once a week. Can't really make progress in either without putting more time in. 6-14-2016 3:40pm
- Odd are he isn't going to go pro so what does it matter? Teaching kids to love an active lifestyle is what matters. Np 6-14-2016 3:40pm
- Fair point. 6-14-2016 3:42pm
- Oh I meant time of year. He's 11 though if he likes them both, who cares? He's not likely making it to the majors. 6-14-2016 3:42pm
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