Common Parent Myths About Extra Curricular Activities
Making a child practice or go to an activity will eventually help them like it. Actually it's quite the contrary, the more you force it, the more they will dislike it. Let you child explore different activities to find what they enjoy.
I need to be on my child to get him or her to perform well. Punishment or criticism or even harsh words meant to motivate child on will not only cause your child to dislike the activity, but could really deteriorate your relationship. Also, if you are pushing your child each time, you will not develop a willingness to engage in hobbies.
He or she is wasting their natural gift by choosing not to participate. Though your child may show an early competency or talent, unless he or she enjoys it, it will not be maintained.
If I let my child quit, he or she is learning to be a quitter. It is not the end of the world if your child wants to end an activity. This predict that your child will be a quitter in later life. If it is important to you that your child participates, remain encouraging, and flexible, without punishment.
My child needs to be busy, the more activities the better. Built in down time is crucial for a child and parent to decompress from their busy day. Be sure to incorporate a little veg time every day.
