Looking for some advice here ...
DS is 6 .
He started dancing when he was 18 months old ; he decided at age 4 that he no longer liked it and wanted to quit . I listened to him and accepted why he no longer liked it (stretches hurt him and he was bored).
So I let him quit - no problem . He quit having passed a good few exams .
He then started a self defence class . I feel this has really enhanced his confidence . It's also really good exercise and he loves it when he achieves the next step .
He has also made friends and he is well liked in his class .
Over the last few weeks , he has started playing up when it's time to go, having tantrums etc and saying he hates it .
When he gets to the class , he participates and does well . It's not really a fun class as its disciplined , but he tries hard and enjoys the praise .
The issues seem to be around when we tell him to switch off his games console / put toys away etc so we can get ready to go to class.
He has now told me he wants to quit ; he says he is tired and doesn't like going .
I've agreed to let him change classes to an earlier one and also agreed he doesn't have to go as often , but I'm not keen to let him quit completely .
I know he will want to sit around playing his games console instead .
I feel he gets a lot from his class , as well as exercise , and think he should stick to it .
AIBU?
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To not let DS quit?
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HuskyHound · 24/01/2016 17:12
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