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To think this is unusual about 3 yo child

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Dorynnemo · 07/11/2024 20:29

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I have a DS who has just turned 3. We have tried taking him to toddlers football club, swimming and toddlers karate classes since he was 2 nearly 2.5 years old. He seems to be distracted and unable to follow instructions given by the instructor at all of these activities. We kept taking him to several classes but he seems to be not playing or enjoying it so we stopped swimming and football. Now he is going to only karate where there are similar age kids who seem to be able to follow the instructions just fine but he seems to be distracted and wants to keep looking at other kids and surrounding than following what he is being asked.
Me and DH are slightly worried about his lack of attention, his speech is fine with his age and he goes to preschool where they say he is perfectly fine and is able to follow what's being asked. I want to hear if any parents had similar experiences and what they did about it.
Am I AIBU to be worried and also appreciate any suggestions?

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BobbyBiscuits · 08/11/2024 13:36

Karate classes for two year olds? And he's not following the teachings of his sensei correctly? 🙃

Mischance · 08/11/2024 14:25

One of mine took part in a sports day at 4 .... she stopped to pick a daisy during her race ... good for her! Got her priorities right!

CecilyP · 08/11/2024 15:55

BobbyBiscuits · 08/11/2024 13:36

Karate classes for two year olds? And he's not following the teachings of his sensei correctly? 🙃

I’m quite intrigued now. I’m wondering what 2 year olds actually do at a karate class?

Snorlaxo · 08/11/2024 17:48

The kids who go to classes will be ones who can listen and follow instructions. The ones with a personality like your son will start classes when they are older and more ready. I am glad that you can see things differently now.

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