My 6yo son has been doing taekwondo for over a year and a half and is a purple belt. He was once so passionate about it that he kept saying he would be a black belt by age 10 and go to the Olympics. But now, he has no interest in practicing. We have a DVD with the forms, I've set aside time for him to practice, I've begged, pleaded, threatened, bribed, ignored and removed priviledges, but still, no practicing. He's forgotten the first 4 forms altogether.
Should I just let him quit for now, or try something else to keep him interested?
2006-07-12 13:25:09 · 5 answers · asked by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I must have gone through a hundred different hobbies as a kid. It got to the point where my Mom wouldn't let me take up anything that cost a lot of money to get started in because she knew I wouldn't be with it for very long.
Eventually I found wrestling. I stuck with it for 6 years, and then volunteered as an assistant coach for 2. I'm not sure if wrestling was somehow the sport I was meant for or if I had just matured by the time I started it, but eventually I found something I stuck to.
I'd suggest that you let him drop Tae Kwon Do if he wants to, but make sure he finds something else. Psychology Today wrote an article about how having a hobby you are passionate about as a child can develop a better work ethic and a higher potential for success. It's important that the child is actively involved in something, but it's OK if they flop around a bit before they find what they truly love.
2006-07-12 21:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by swingtrader912 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was the same way. It takes a Passion and love for the instrument to become good at it and stick with it. Without these you will find it difficult to play and enjoy it. Just know that the more passionate you are about playing the better guitarist you will become. Every guitarist is great in some way or another, you don't have to play 20 notes per second or sweep pick arpeggios all over the neck to be a great guitarist. Just keep in mind what you're working for as a guitarist and don't stop till you get there. Just don't get discouraged if you aren't progressing as quickly as you'd like. Just keep joining a band in mind and keep working at it until you reach that goal. Best of luck to you!
2016-03-27 03:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by Brianna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try introducing him to a new teacher or a new style. However, kids that age go through phases. Maybe he wants to do other things. I'd suggest introducing him to a variety of activities, and he will pick which of them he is most passionate about. He might come back to martial arts, but he might take an interest in something different altogether.
In the long run, he'll only stick with the things he chose, not the thing you chose for him. My parents introduced me to soccer, skating, music, you name it. But I only stick to the things that I chose for myself - kung fu and tai chi.
2006-07-12 16:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by foofoo19472 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not make pressure on him,he just show you he like it.Be in his side and everything he do you got to tell him he is doing grate job.Maybe something is happening inside of him,asking about it,gift him time and remember he is growing up,they use to change the attitude.Never forget to be always in his side no matter he do in his life,is our job.
2006-07-12 15:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by ****ESTRELLA***** 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep encouraging him, that's the best
2006-07-12 21:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋