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how important is DofE?

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DorothyL · 03/02/2016 22:50

To give context -dd in year 10, quite academic, on course to get very good results at gcse. Plays two instruments and part of an orchestra inside and outside of school.

She could do DofE in the next 12 months but is quite reluctant - how much should I push her to do it?

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DorothyL · 03/02/2016 23:02

Important for her future, for her cv?

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DorothyL · 03/02/2016 23:02

She doesn't do or want to do any sport (other than her own thing like running). She would be happy to volunteer but doesn't really know where to start.

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BertrandRussell · 03/02/2016 23:01

Important for what?

balletgirlmum · 03/02/2016 23:00

I've always thought it sounded like my idea of hell.

There is no way I'd push either of my two to do it.

nattyknitter · 03/02/2016 22:59

Is this through school or independently?

I would encourage her to try. She can probably use her orchestra time for one of the sections.

I don't think it is that expensive that if she goes along and quits that you will be massively out of pocket.

DofE was the single best thing I have ever done and was life changing for me as a teen. Well worth the effort (and it is an effort, they don't come for free) but she has to want to do it.

annandale · 03/02/2016 22:59

What are you thinking she will get out of it that she doesn't do already? Why is she reluctant?

I don't think doing the Duke of Edinburgh award in itself is at all important, but the things included in it are important, yes. Obviously she doesn't need an award structure to do a Hobby, but what about some kind of voluntary service or adventure/expedition? or combine the two?

MsMermaid · 03/02/2016 22:58

I agree, don't push her. Yes, it's a good thing to do and shows she's a well rounded person, but there are loads of other things that are good to do and show roundness.

She already plays music, which is a well-rounded sort of thing. Does she do anything else? Sport? Volunteer? If so then I can't see what d of e would add other than extra stress.

BackforGood · 03/02/2016 22:57

It's a big commitment if it's something she doesn't want to do!
Sounds like she's already got quite a lot on.

Finallyonboard · 03/02/2016 22:54

If she doesn't want to do it, don't push her.

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