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Is my child the only child who doesn't do any activities

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Gemma273 · 21/09/2023 21:05

Just that really. DC (4) does no activities, I ask regularly.. "would you like to go to swimming lessons, gymnastics, dancing, football?" etc etc. I've given lots of options and just not interested, is extremely "shy" (hate using that word), and always wary of new situations but I just feel guilty DC doesn't do any hobbies, goes to nursery and interacts well with children there so no concerns with that.

I just accept the answer but I often wonder should I almost "force" the issue to put out of comfort zone as I know they would enjoy once over the initial joining stage or should I continue to just leave it.

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SleepingStandingUp · 27/04/2024 11:52

Nursery is enough. Mine are starting Squirrels but it'll be as they start Reception, I'm there and we'll stop if it's too much. Eldest didn't do anything at four. He's tried gymnastics and dance and theatre but he only does Cubs now at Yr4 because he got too tired otherwise. His choice.

LittleBooThang · 27/04/2024 12:26

YABVU. At such a young age you don’t ask them, you just do it. You’re the parent. Don’t allow your child to shy away from life.

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