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what does your 8yr old DD do in her spare time?

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Sonnet · 28/10/2004 10:27

I have noticed over the past few weeks that "my very soon to be 8" DD has almost ceased to "play". This has obviously been highlighted during half term.
So, I was wondering, what do your DD'd "do" in their spare time.

She has an active school life with after school recorder and drama clubs. She goes to Brownies and has swimming lessons.
She is happy to do days out but when at home just seems t want to watch TV or read books - but TV is now winning.
When I have had a chat with her about what she would like to do with her time she says she dosn't know.
My suggestions to her today have been to bake some cakes, go for a walk in the local wood, collect things and make into a picture when we get back - she sighed and said OK then - but I know she would prefer to slump in front of the TV all day.... ( i also have 2 three year olds to amuse today so activiteies have to go accross all ages!!)
I have also had problems with ideas for her birthday as she dosn't play anymore!!

SO - what do your 8 year olds do????

Thanks in anticipation!

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Cam · 29/10/2004 15:55

We had a metal badge on a yellow tie which we had to shine up every week with duraglit and had our badges sewn on the sleeves of our uniform, now they have the word Brownie as a blue plastic clip and a badge sash to sew the badges on. Some things have improved!

Sonnet · 10/11/2004 12:44

Just thought I'd add an update.
Things seem to be going better now. DD seems to be acting more like my idea of an * yr old than a mini teenager....

I banned Tv for a few days and now have a max 30 mins per day (not being cruel, just think turning on TV was an easy option)

She had some Ello for her birthday which has gone down well.
I alos stocke dup on arts and craft things and have made a huge effort to go bike riding, forest walks ( as is only up the road) and played "family games" like Monopoly, snakes and ladders etc....

Long may it continue....
Thanks for your support

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Cam · 10/11/2004 14:18

That all sounds fantastic Sonnet, can my dd come round to play?

Sonnet · 10/11/2004 14:59

Anytime Cam.....

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