What do you think is the best age for children to start a hobby?

Question

I.e. Dance, Gymnastics etc

A gym club wants my daughter to start with them and she is only 2 half.............will it cause her problems later if she starts so young?

Answer 1

Gym club is a wonderful idea. Don't worry because they gear it to that age. My nephew and nieces all went to gym club and had a great time! It also teaches them to be active and is far better than sat at home. The activities are all fun, not at all like the gyms some people imagine for older children and your tot will be nicely tired out.

I say go for it!

Answer 2

Kids can start at any time when they are comfortable being away from a parent. It really depends on the individual child. However, it is a good idea to get her socialized and ready to take instruction so she is prepared for school when she goes to Kindergarten.

The only comment I have about a gym "wanting her" at 2.5 is that they may be focused on keeping her in gymnastics permenently. Gymnastics is a very psychologically scary sport for girls. I know so many of them that just couldn't quit because of their coaches and teachers. They often developed major eating disorders and such around the age of 11 or 12 because of the pressure to be as thin as possible.

If she wants to go, let her go-- just make sure it stays fun and doesn't become an obsession as she grows older.

Answer 3

i started playing t ball at 3 years old at the YMCA where i lived. my dad had always played and wanted me to do it too. i've now been playing softball for 15 years. my parents always emphasized doing my best but still enjoying myself.

i think a gym club is a great idea. it teaches children at an early age the importance of being active. at clubs for kids this young, usually they just run around and play games.

i'm 18 now and i have done t ball, soccer, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, ski racing, softball and all sorts of other sports throughout my childhood, never have broken a bone or caused me problems.

talk to the club and voice your concerns to them about their program and how well your daughter will fit in there. i'm sure it will be fine.

Answer 4

I have a alot of chickens. She is raising some now for 4-H and I help her. It teaches her responsibility and it could earn her money for college. (She's 10.) Not that everybody can raise chickens, but sharing a hobby is a pretty fun thing to do. I think she likes having me do something with just her because she's the oldest ad her younger siblings get more attention alot of the time. We also like to color with crayons and coloring books together. I never grew up when it comes to Crayolas!

Answer 5

id let them start a hobby that they wanted to do...when they were old enough to understand whats going on.

would you want to be forced to for example (hypothetically speaking here) start cycling as a hobby....even though you may never have lernt to ride a bike, or start to play an instrument youve never seen before...?

a hobby should be something you enjoy doing....so if your child doent look like they are enjoying themselves they will hate it...and you-for making them participate in such an activity

personally i think the age of 8 is a good age.

my reasons for this is because by the age of 8 children understand disapline, childrens fine motor skills have developed to there highest potential (this is things they do with their hands like finger painting) and their motor skills have advanced aswell... so they are able to do things like ride a bike ect fairly comfortable.

i strongly morally disagree with getting your dauhter to join that gym... you know what id do? id put on a really good jumpy tune and get together in the room together nd ddance to the music! she will think thats really fun! she will bond with you and stay it at the same time! and hour of that a day (maybe not at the same time) that would be a great way of getting your daughter moving.

the only advantage of getting children into fitness young is if thats the way you believe that their career will take them.

if you want her to become a dancer for example...stretching when you are young enable your muscles to be permantly flexible and take little effort to keep up that flexibility...but that can be achieved in adulthood-it just takes less effort.

i personally wouldnt take your daughter to the gym, its a money thing...put music on and dance together!!

i wish you all the best!

Answer 6

Whenever they show interest, otherwise you could waste a lot of money starting and not finishing classes, children's tastes are oh so fickle. Look for things you can engage in at home like musical instruments, dance, painting, etc.. When something stands out as a child's favorite look into classes. Most studios and gyms have age requirements for classes, often 2 yrs. and up. Check your local libraries and bookstores for reading and crafting times for kids and toddlers. Most importantly, let them lead and be sure to create lots of successes!

Answer 7

To answer your question, why not wait and see what your daughter is interested in?
She is so young and it seems wrong that a gym club wants her to join. That sounds like a scam.
Your daughter will grow and develop talents and interests.
Leave things for now and wait until she is older and you can get a better idea of what she would enjoy.

Answer 8

I don't think it would cause problems.

With most things, children dont' actually develop a hobby until later, just because they're still really intrested in things like boxes, pots and pans, the lint in the pocket of their blue-jeans. Generally speaking, I wouldn't try to force hobbies out of a two-year-old.

We do have each of our two children enrolled in one class that their preschool offers. My oldest child has had some self-discipline problems (he's a nice kid, doesn't get in trouble at school, but he's hyper and sometimes has trouble with impulse control) and he's benefited from taking karate.

My youngest has, since the day he was born, pulled his foot up to his cheek to sleep or comfort himself (I have never understood how that is comforting or comfortable), and he's very very active. We have him in gymnastics/tumbling to help him take advantage of the ability he has to be so limber, and to let him exert his energy in a healthy way. Plus, he just likes it.

If the preschool/daycare they go to didn't offer these classes, they wouldnt' be in them, because quite frankly, I have no interest in being one of those moms who takes her children to every game/concert/recital/contest available before they learn to tie their own shoes. Not to mention, we are not exactly made of money.

I wouldn't have them in a gym because they definately get their exercise. If I went to a gym, I would have them in the kiddie area, but I wouldn't sign them up just for them.

For the most part, in moderation, there's nothing wrong with having even very young children in a class, but it should be something they enjoy going to, it shouldn't break the bank, and there should be a positive spirit about it. With the classes my kids are in, there isn't competition until much later, the focus is on teamwork, being healthy, being proud of your own accomplishments and having lots of fun. There's no reason to cause children to have burn-out that young, and it's kinda sad to me that so many parents push their children in an unhealthy way that early (I have a cousin who was in three different lessons before her third birthday, the child is tired all the time, and she doesnt' even like all the stuff she has to do).

If it's something the kid likes, you feel okay about, and you keep everything in perspective, go for it.

Answer 9

A gym? At 2 years old come on that has to be a scam. Children can be injured from strenuous exercise at to early an age. But it sounds weird

Answer 10

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