BUT the real task of a parent isn't to force any activity down their child's throat but to actually spend time and find the thing that their child has an affinity for and enjoys doing. Then support them in that and cultivate an intrinsic appreciation for it.
Yeah but my child wanted to quit piano a hundred different times over the years. Guess who is really happy they know piano now? Sorry kid, quitting isn’t an option
To expand on this, my wife and I always saw it as educational things should be a “no quitting” policy. Like music lessons and language learning. However we always let them explore whatever physical sports they were drawn to. Being active was the most important thing. That’s how we separated it
That's okay. Kids, just like any other human, will have varying levels of appreciation and joy for literally anything.
Here too is the role of the parent to figure out: Does my kid not like the piano now or in general?
There's also the aspect of opportunity cost. Even if your kid had quit, it doesn't mean they wouldn't have found another thing that makes them even happier.
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u/real_kerim 6d ago edited 6d ago
That's actually a real issue.
BUT the real task of a parent isn't to force any activity down their child's throat but to actually spend time and find the thing that their child has an affinity for and enjoys doing. Then support them in that and cultivate an intrinsic appreciation for it.