Encouragement for extra curricular activity
Posted: April 8th, 2021, 10:30 am
Hi All, I’m trying to encourage my teenagers to do more Extra curricular stuff. They’re not sharing the same enthusiasm as me lol. Looking for some advice on what to say to them.
One at 14 has just been selected to a trial to play for the County. My response was excitement enthusiasm etc. Hers was much more muted and disinterested (COVID hasn’t helped).Her mum (we’re separated) asked me a few questions about it and they seemed to focus more on the negative aspects like how much involvement will be required, travel etc and she is seeing this as bit if a chore. I’m more like it doesn’t matter what’s required, it’s great opportunity, and I’m sure somehow we’ll just overcome any obstacles.
What do you see as the real longer term benefits of kids participating in EC activities? How important is it in terms of their future, opening doors, building their personality etc?
One at 14 has just been selected to a trial to play for the County. My response was excitement enthusiasm etc. Hers was much more muted and disinterested (COVID hasn’t helped).Her mum (we’re separated) asked me a few questions about it and they seemed to focus more on the negative aspects like how much involvement will be required, travel etc and she is seeing this as bit if a chore. I’m more like it doesn’t matter what’s required, it’s great opportunity, and I’m sure somehow we’ll just overcome any obstacles.
What do you see as the real longer term benefits of kids participating in EC activities? How important is it in terms of their future, opening doors, building their personality etc?