Tuesday, October 25, 2011
we let them quit:(
I say we because Brian fully supported the decision. We decided to stop dance class. The crying, screaming, begging, basically panic attacks by both of them starting on Sundays for the Tuesday class were just too much to handle, for all of us. Especially for an extra curricular activity that is supposed to be FUN. I'm not sure if this was all just too much at once, but either way, we'll try again when they are older (if they WANT to). I realize this was not a great "life lesson" for them, but it was for me!...don't prepay anything that involves kids! Brian also suggested that maybe they should be in different extra curricular activities when they are older, to take away some of that twin thing they have going (if one gets upset the other might as well join in don't ya know!?) I think this is brilliant, and hope they will branch out to have their own interests. They did end up giving me some of my money back and reassured me that this happens sometimes). So there you have it. I wish they could be the "normal" little girls that go and have fun and don't freak out about every little things, but for now...they aren't there yet. I'm really upset about it and am second guessing the decision, a lot....but I guess that's parenting 101.
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I know I don't know anything about parenting, but I think you're doing great. I know the anxiety I felt as a child and I don't know that forcing a child to go somewhere is necessarily always the right decision. It might just create more anxiety in the future. It sounds like you and Brian made a sound decision based on what's best for your kids and I wouldn't second guess yourself. :)
I know I don't know anything about parenting, but I think you're doing great. I know the anxiety I felt as a child and I don't know that forcing a child to go somewhere is necessarily always the right decision. It might just create more anxiety in the future. It sounds like you and Brian made a sound decision based on what's best for your kids and I wouldn't second guess yourself. :)
I agree, it sounds like you made a good decision. Forcing the girls to go would probably cause more anxiety in the future. Maybe dancing is just not their "thing". My twins are 4 and we have them in seperate activities. It gives them time apart, and lets them shine in their own ways! I wouldn't give up on activities. Take the girls to watch some other classes and see if anything sparks their interest!
You do what is best for your family. Quitting at 4 will not scar them. Besides they are barely 4 their main job is just playing. Maybe soccer in the spring??? I am still waiting for Matt to develop his own interest but so far no luck.
i think that all kids develop differently and some mature faster than others. my fraternal boys (just turned 3) are less mature in some ways that many singleton, full-terms kids in their preschool class but at the same time, my boys are world-travellers and are very mature about travelling and behaving. so it's just different with all kids. i think that you made the right choice for the girls and simply give it time...i truly believe that you know what is best for them and the girls will give you clues as you go on...it's all good, don't be upset...kids are kids....
NORMAL?!?! NO SUCH THING!! I've never seen/met/even got a glimpse of a "normal" child! Because guess what...I bet that normal child even picks his nose from time to time or has tantrums!! I think the seperate activities is an awesome idea! That way you/Brian could be having 1 on 1 time with the other! Sounds like the "normal" juggling of parenthood!! Keep your head up! You are a terrific momma!
I'm totally late on this... but I agree. You two made a great decision. I need to tell you about my memory of a "forced dance class" ...I was slightly older.. but I'll never forget it.
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