I have a 3 year old girl (she'll be four in April) and I have her in dance, gymnastics, swimming lessons, and have just signed her up for t-ball. I want her to be athletic so she will not be fat and so she will be popular when she's in high school. ( I also want her to have a good education, i know it's all not just about being popular) She really enjoys all these activities so I was just wondering if this is a good idea?
2007-03-12 05:07:36 · 6 answers · asked by Jealous?? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think it's good of the child enjoys it, but I also think there can be too much activity. The reasons you have her in the activities are pretty shallow though.
2007-03-12 05:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter may feel overwhelmed and frustrated for having so much to do. Our kids have a limit of two activities at a time. This lets them explore each sport to see if they like it. If they do, then it is something they can stay in. My daughter has done soccer, cheerleading, and now is in gymnastics. Karate is the next thing she wants to try out.
Don't force anything on your daughter. Ask her what she likes to do the most.
Our daughter was a little on the heavy side and sports is a fun way to ensure she's active . It also helps the child learn discipline.
2007-03-12 05:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by nic h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children are in activities for their own interests....not for the goals of the parents.
If she enjoys the activities, and it doesn't effect her school involvement, let her do it.
She could still become "fat" after she leaves home, and some people are "fat" AND popular.
I would also say that if she is only accepted by a specific group because she is "thin", is very sad, and says something tragic about the values of the kids you consider for your daughter's friendship.
Being "not fat" so she can be "popular", is a devastatingly shallow point of view. However, being involved in lots of activities is fine if she really, truly is happy doing them all.
2007-03-12 05:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by gg 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that sounds like an awful lot of activities for a 4 year old.
Its extremely important for young kids to have unstructured play and downtime. They can get just as much exercise (if not more) by simply playing outside or going to a playground.
Taking all these activities does not guarentee she will be athletic. I think 2 activities is plenty for that age - 3 tops as long as she is really, truly loving every minute of them.
2007-03-12 12:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put yourself in her shoe and see things from her angel. Kids should be allow to enjoy their childhood. Watch 'child not stupid' the s'porean movie and observe the lessen there. Kids may enjoy the activities at first, but when things turn serious they will feel pressured....hope that helps
2007-03-12 05:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by nirvanalive88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as she is enjoying them..don't push her to do something you want her to do,it may be to much if her grades drop.
2007-03-12 05:15:58 · answer #6 · answered by twilightkiss09 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋