I'm sorry for breaking a bit off topic here, but I've got a question.
Is it really a good idea for a parent to pull your child out of things
a the moment that they no longer "enjoy" it?
Now hang on a second, I know a couple of folks are going to spazz out
here. I'm not talking about a kid who goes to a class and it's
causing him to suffer in some way.
I just know of a few kids growing up who thought later on in life that
they wish their parent didn't take them out of soccer, piano lessons,
MA, etc., because they were bored of it, or felt that they had
something more important to do (usually ended up being something
stupid like "I was missing all of the good Saturday morning
cartoons").
I mean, we don't send them to these sort of things only because we
want them out of our hair for an hour and a half a day (although admit
it...that part of it), we do it bacause it will enrich their lives. I
guess that an example would be school. Learning is a drag. For a lot
of people learning can be sooooooo boring. But you're forced to go
through it because in the end you will benefit, whether you realize it
or not. And how many people decided lon before grade 3 that this
school thing wasn't really their thing.
I mean, crap, you're missing all that daytime TV...
Post by Ted & CherylI concur. Before 6, children have too much trouble focusing to get much
from MA. I recommend gymnastics 'til 6ish. And beyond, if your son enjoys
it.
This is the course I'm following with my 2 year old.
Oh, and if you know any Art, playing with him (basic chin na, light
punches and kicks and wrestling) is a wonderful introduction. I bought my
son and I padded taichi swords from sof-stix.com and they're great fun --
we chase each other around the house hollering HIYA!
TKD is a good intro style, as well. The kicks he develops will serve him
well when he switches to a style that doesn't focus on feet as much.
Post by DCId wait, 3-4 is too young. When hes 6 or 7 then he might actually be
able to learn something. Also kids tend to prefer judo and other sports
type martail arts to kung fu in my experience.
Post by supermazzFor those in Vancouver, BC, or who know the area...
I'm looking for a Kung Fu school for my son. I'm specifically looking
for recomendations on schools teaching 3-4 year olds.
Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.
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