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Hobbies for 13yo Boy??

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LRHRN · 19/08/2020 20:40

Our son is 13 and isn't "into" anything!!
He's starting to get lost in the gaming world. He's far from addicted to it and he's not allowed on it all of the time but just struggling find some after school/weekend activities for him to do.
He doesn't like football or sports. We've suggested martial arts, theatre school/dance, athletics, cadets and were running out of ideas.
We live abit out of the way so he's not close to his friends but doesn't seem to be too bothered about even just going out with his mates.
Anyone in a similar situation and have any ideas?
TIA

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LadyCatStark · 20/08/2020 17:25

Paddle boarding and/or kayaking?

CMOTDibbler · 20/08/2020 17:26

My ds is 14 and has absolutely no interest in clubs, especially if there is grading and competition. He loves cycling, so we just all cycle together (he's been doing a 16 mile round trip by himself over the summer just to go to a cafe for lunch), and he enjoys a stand up paddleboarding weekly session which isn't so much about getting skills as having huge amounts of fun.
Otherwise he cooks (he likes doing japanese recipes off youtube videos), reads, messes around with his chickens, and yes, gaming with his friends (D&D, Magic The Gathering etc) online which has been a lifesaver over lockdown. Normally he'd come swimming with me a couple of times a week but as its strictly lanes he's less keen, and normally goes to the gym as well

stayathomer · 21/08/2020 00:10

Sorry just had to jump back and say pitch and putt is an amazing past time!

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BlueChampagne · 21/08/2020 10:57

DS1 was doing rookie lifeguarding till lockdown.

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