Let's see I need to have Sam to soccer practice at 4pm, Mary to gymnastics at 4:30, Ryan needs to see his personal basketball trainer at 4pm and then football practice at 5:30 and oh, yeah, it would be nice to have a home cooked meal!
This scenario is playing out all across the country as parents cram more and more into the lives our kids trying to make sure that they are able to take advantage of the opportunities that we did not have during our youth. It seems that the majority of us are guilty of this practice...and it's not just the sports minded people. You also have music lessons, dance recitals, scouting, book clubs, nature clubs, math clubs. Uggghhh! It is a never ending fill the void, there is nothing up my sleeve, follow the pea while I shuffle the cup, battling the clock while trying to make sure your child gets enough sleep.
We all want what is best for our kids but at what price?
To keep things in perspective, we should ask ourselves:
Are they having fun?
Do they seem happy?
How are their grades?
Do they have time to do their homework or are they cramming it in between activities or before they catch the bus?
Are you spending any quality time as a family?
The bottom line is 20 years down the road will your child thank you for these opportunities? Will your family be stronger? Or will you be asking yourself why you didn't spend more time just being family?
This scenario is playing out all across the country as parents cram more and more into the lives our kids trying to make sure that they are able to take advantage of the opportunities that we did not have during our youth. It seems that the majority of us are guilty of this practice...and it's not just the sports minded people. You also have music lessons, dance recitals, scouting, book clubs, nature clubs, math clubs. Uggghhh! It is a never ending fill the void, there is nothing up my sleeve, follow the pea while I shuffle the cup, battling the clock while trying to make sure your child gets enough sleep.
We all want what is best for our kids but at what price?
To keep things in perspective, we should ask ourselves:
Are they having fun?
Do they seem happy?
How are their grades?
Do they have time to do their homework or are they cramming it in between activities or before they catch the bus?
Are you spending any quality time as a family?
The bottom line is 20 years down the road will your child thank you for these opportunities? Will your family be stronger? Or will you be asking yourself why you didn't spend more time just being family?
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