Yeah, they need time to just hang out around the neighborhood, and have simple down time. I wouldn't cram two or more activities in at once. One at a time is enough and they still have neighborhood time. I just think that if the child wants to join sports or another activity, they should be able to do the activity they want to try. I think only having the option of running around the neighborhood trying to find something to do gets boring and if a kid wants to join an activity he should be allowed to. I think it was NannyD who said they take their child to see the world. That's great - the child has something to look forward to, be interested in, keep them busy and out of trouble, etc.

I think if the child has an interest in something that is a positive thing, they should be allowed to do it. So like the other post said, I think that what is best for the child, not the parent is what should be done.

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