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to not do much with my children as

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freshcleanwashing · 26/01/2010 17:58

one is in full time school now and one dd is at home I dont take my dd to any groups as they are not really me, but would like them to do something so I though my little girl 2 could do dancing she loves it and my son footie or have swimming lessons.
Are they to young and should I just stick with macdonalds sometimes ,park visiting friends etc play time with friends kids etc.

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dayday · 26/01/2010 22:23

hi,ive got 4 kids. Just stick to wot ure doing if theyre happy. Youve got enough time to worry about all the extra activities, Just spend time together at the park an visiting friends, theyll soon grow up an youll wish that "they"spent more time with u

spanky2 · 27/01/2010 11:33

I too feel guilty but my son is worn out after school. I think clubs after school are part of the competitive parenting that goes on in my area. There are the clubs you pay for and the clubs you can only join if you are the member of the private gym. When do children have the time to just relax and play?

Slartybartfast · 27/01/2010 11:35

is your dd 2?
she is too young
time will come.. let it come. don;t rush it.

my job in life is now taxi-ing

Slartybartfast · 27/01/2010 11:36

petty zoos are nice.

Slartybartfast · 27/01/2010 11:37

aargh.
petting zoos.

Poledra · 27/01/2010 11:40

My DDs didn't start any clubs till they were 3, and then it was only swimming lessons once a week. 6-yo DD1 now does swimming, gymnastics and Rainbows and loves all 3. These are all after school, and I will not let her take on any more clubs unless she drops one of the others, and I don't like weekend things. I should also say she asked to join all of these (except swimming, that's DH and I who want to make sure they can swim).

Do what you and they are happy with, and sod what anyone else is doing.

TubbyDuffs · 27/01/2010 11:44

Got to admit I never liked the cliqueyness of toddler groups, but I used to endure it just to get the boys out (in winter) and playing with other kids, well more the older one to be honest.

Don't think you are being unreasonable though, its up to you what you do with the kids, and as long as they aren't crawling the walls bored, well all is well.

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