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Is there any reasonable way I can justify make my dd continue tennis lessons?

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SilentBoob · 18/02/2012 13:26

I already know there isn't.

She is 5. Nearly 6.

She has done 2 terms of tennis lessons. Seemed to be quite enjoying it. Is getting pretty good. I like the coach. The lessons are fun - games and encouragement, not strict or joyless. She does it with 2 of her good friends.

Two weeks in a row now she has been in tears because she HATES TENNIS and wants to quit.

But... I want her to keep doing it. This makes me a twat unreasonable, crap and a competitive parent doesn't it?

I've said to her that she has made a commitment to this block of lessons (I've paid in advance). But I have to let her quit after this really don't I?

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lesstalkmoreaction · 18/02/2012 13:30

Have you spoken to the coach? could just be a blip, she's tired, has she had a fall out with on of the friends.
I would take her to watch and not pressure her to play perhaps she'll tell you whats wrong without the tears, she could be missing a new programme on tv, it could be something as simple as offering to record it, nothing would surprise me.

Bonsoir · 18/02/2012 13:34

She is only 5. Stop the lessons and try again when she is older.

Octaviapink · 19/02/2012 09:38

You already know the answer. Why do you want her to keep doing something she isn't enjoying?

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