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Aibu to think skiing is not an essential skill!

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Clickoclock · 01/01/2025 01:45

My brother & his wife hate skiing but bring the kids once sometimes twice a year as they think it's an essential skill for their children to learn.. aibu to think this is ridiculous & it will never, ever come in useful in adult life!

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SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 01/01/2025 01:52

Not essential but it's great fun.

My dcs have really enjoyed it. We are not at all well off but have utilised Hemel ski centre and school trips.

I hope both ski and sailing become more available to all and not just the snooty.

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Clickoclock · 01/01/2025 01:49

MumChp · 01/01/2025 01:46

Of course it isn't.

Thank you. I just don't see the point in it especially as my brother & sister in law don't enjoy it. They headed off to the slopes yesterday. I really don't know what type of life skills they expect the kids to pick up & they can't answer that question either.. however they think it's essential they learn!

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MumChp · 01/01/2025 01:46

Of course it isn't.