Before when I did not have money she was younger and would throw herself at everything.
Now that I can afford she simply does not want to do any activity at all.
So far we tried capoeira/karate/ballet/street dance/tap dance/gymnastics...
She is still doing swimming after much debate and just because daddy said if she doesn't go to swimming lessons he won't take her to swim with him.
The only reason we push her on this is because we see swimming as a life skill.
It makes me a bit sad because when I was a child I wanted to do so many activities and my parents couldn't be bothered...I ended up doing some stuff once I was a teenager and could go all by myself but never took anything seriously and wasn't confident enough.
The other problem is that we both work full time and doesn't drive so we hae to choose activities that are close enough to us and are after 6 or weekends so I do feel guilty I don't have the time to find the right thing....
She is a happy and active girl who loves school and outdoors, so I really should chill out and let her be, shouldn't I?
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complexo · 15/05/2012 13:37
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