Hi there. I'm an engineering dad studying for my kid. I kind of regret not going to med school, so I'm catching up on pediatrics these days. This is just my personal digital notepad.
- Kids often want to join activities because friends are doing them.
- Parents need to balance cost and the child's genuine interest.
- It's important to set boundaries on extracurriculars to avoid overwhelming kids.
Honestly, kids in elementary school often want to join activities because their friends are doing them. For example, in the video, a dad shares how his daughter wanted to take ballet just because her friend was doing it. It’s pretty cool to see how peer influence plays a role, but it can also lead to choices that don’t really reflect a child's true interests.
Cost vs. Genuine InterestWhen parents get into the nitty-gritty of costs, like performance fees and costumes, it can get overwhelming. The dad in the video realized that his daughter didn’t have a strong passion for ballet after all. Kinda scary how quickly costs can add up for something that might not even stick! It’s important to really consider if the child genuinely enjoys the activity or if they’re just following friends.
Setting BoundariesThe video suggests it’s a good idea to limit how many activities a child can join. For example, allowing only one extracurricular at a time can help kids focus and not feel overwhelmed. I didn’t know this was a thing, but it makes total sense! It helps kids learn to make choices and understand commitment without feeling pressured. Plus, if they want to drop an activity, it should come with a waiting period before starting something new. This could help teach responsibility, which is super important.
For more details, please refer to the original video.
Video Source: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=)IhPYNcoDI_I
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