How much is too much when it comes to afterschool activities

Asked by aredfern {170}
3/10/2010 10:02:40 PM

So I have recently found myself overwhelmed getting my daughter to all of her activities and doing school work. Right now she is in Chorus, softball, and taking guitar lessons. She is handling all three well right now I am just concerned if this really too much for her. I know that it is alot for me, but I also don't want to deny her any opportunity to figure out what her passion may be. So what is too much for a child, she is in 3rd grade by the way. thanks!

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Answered by FlyingB {117}
3/11/2010 11:06:03 AM

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I've found that choosing one activity per season works best for my son. Otherwise, his schoolwork does suffer a little. Even though he's only in the first grade, we still think that offering an extracurricular activity is beneficial. He also has learned to finish what he's started, so the quitting issue isn't a problem.

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Answered by mercale {152}
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3/11/2010 5:18:09 PM

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At our home, each child may choose one scheduled activity at a time (dance, baseball, etc). Sometimes we will let them do something that is shorter - for example my son is doing a 6 week after school enrichment program in addition to Boy Scouts right now - but in general the rule sticks. This way they have plenty of time for homework and hanging out with their friends, and we have plenty of family time too!

Generally I truly believe that your children would rather be with you than shuffled around doing everything else with everyone else. I say stick to one thing and spend quantity time with your child as well as quality time. Love them as much as you can now because they are only young once. - Maremagee 3/11/2010 11:08:27 PM | Flag

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Answered by mamasin56 {312}
3/14/2010 7:29:06 PM

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I agree with one activity afterschool and perhaps one sport. However, my daughter is now in college and in high school being in multiple activities, sports, community activities is very important and something that the colleges seem to be focused on.

I allow my daughter to do an after school activities as long as it does not affect her grades. I keep up with her grades and if I see that her grades are slipping, I give her the chance to pick it up. If she does not pick her grades up within a given time, than she has to drop out temporarily. It is good to have after school activities; it is also good for your kids to be around other kids their age. But it is not good if these after school activities are affecting their grades. - LisaReed 3/19/2010 7:03:24 PM | Flag

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