I have a 14yr old boy and a 10yr old girl. My son will start highschool this year and will enroll for football. This means that I will have to go straight home for my daughter b/c her brother wont be home to watch her. I'd like to put her in an activity, since I read a good article to keep my kids active. Is this a bad idea? Or what are some good but affordable activites can I enroll her for?
2007-08-16 01:57:06 · 7 answers · asked by Lady J 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think it is a great idea to get your kids involved in as many activities as possible. It all depends on her personality for what to enroll her in. There's always dance classes for young girls that age that are terrific fun (i did them myself). Other than that check your local library for any activities they have going on.
2007-08-16 02:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by jessi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the gym and don't worry.Your daughter is 10,not 2.She is not a baby anymore,she can take care of herself for at least half a day.When I was 7 I went to school in the morning and went back home at noon with NOBODY at home until the evening.I learned to take care of myself and it wasn't problem at all.Since a 7-year-old is mature enough not to get in trouble or anything,why a 10-year-old isn't?No,the question should be "Why do YOU think she isn't mature and responsible enough?".Anyway if you think she would suddenly become mature (to even watch after a sibling) at 13-14 (as your son),wait a few more years and then go to the gym.But I highly doubt she will become THAT mature and responsible for 2-3 years (as you say if you let a 4 years older boy to "watch after her").
2007-08-16 03:22:11 · answer #2 · answered by Livia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a bad idea for her to have some kind of club or activity, but really, a 10 year old should be able to be alone for an hour or so while you go to the gym.
2007-08-16 05:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the YMCA, a family membership is not expensive and a lot cheaper then a single membership at a gym, then all activities for kids are free, your son and daughter will love it , they have a huge variety of activities to choose from each time you go, they will not get bored and swimming and kid zone wow there is so much and because of there age you can be working out while they do what it is they want
2007-08-16 05:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 24 hour gyms that have childcare available and some of them--Rush fitness 24/7--have programs for children where they can work with a PT while you work out. They have a rock climbing wall and a swimming pool.
2007-08-16 02:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by shayshay7000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Schools have all kinds of after school actitvites for kids. you should call them. Also check into a local YMCA. They actitivites for the whole family.
2007-08-16 02:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
24hr Fitness have childcare in some of their facility. Your 14 yr old boy can take of himself.
2007-08-16 02:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by Patito 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋