tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post1223463569978761039..comments2023-08-29T08:44:54.759-04:00Comments on I'm a Drama Mama: Raising an UnderachieverThea @ It's Me Vs. Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566816251688796061noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post-90056518910578141662007-05-11T11:39:00.000-04:002007-05-11T11:39:00.000-04:00Amen, sister. I couldn't agree more. I think kid...Amen, sister. I couldn't agree more. I think kids learn more by digging in their backyards and "having" to play with their siblings than they do anyday in organized classes or playdates. And honestly, some of the kids we know - I just can't tolerate being around them for a playdate. *Rolling eyes*Military Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160911246487602764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post-81885088399115383082007-05-09T08:40:00.000-04:002007-05-09T08:40:00.000-04:00Totally agree. So many of my friends children are ...Totally agree. So many of my friends children are doing things every day after school and at the weekend. What happened to being happy with your lot? A friend has a garden the size of a park, brimming with stuff to play in or on and her child is so used to going out that he gets grumpy when they stay home. The only thing my oldest does (he's 5) is drama to get his confidence up a little. If they want to do more stuff when older that's okay but not too much. Rant over... I can now breathe.Amanda at Little Foodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262887792010049693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post-69430853440774812632007-05-08T20:28:00.000-04:002007-05-08T20:28:00.000-04:00I was a serious competitive gymnast from the age o...I was a serious competitive gymnast from the age of 5 years old on, and now I'm a lazy underachieving mama, so I think I have some idea what it's like from both sides.<BR/><BR/>I'd go with the average, happy child any day.<BR/><BR/>Truly.<BR/><BR/>(Also, I tagged you on my last post, and forgot to tell you. Because I'm totally fabulous.)Zany Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307855546884147898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post-84252675071618498632007-05-08T09:55:00.000-04:002007-05-08T09:55:00.000-04:00I too think that there is too much on kids' plates...I too think that there is too much on kids' plates these days. I have a friend whose kids are ALWAYS in 2 sports at a time - all year long. Crazy. They never have a weekend w/o a game or practice on both days.<BR/><BR/>Kayla is in gymnastics and so is Alysa - but that's enough. And I wouldn't be doing it if they didn't love it. It's a way for them to burn off energy and hey - if they pick up some skills along the way great. But you won't see me at practices and games EVERY weekend - downtime is too important, as well a family time.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483670069777019727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post-86331444467251819862007-05-08T01:05:00.000-04:002007-05-08T01:05:00.000-04:00Today's underachievers are yesterday's average kid...Today's underachievers are yesterday's average kids. And your average kid? Pretty darn happy!<BR/><BR/>Neil and I fully intend to support our kids and get them involved in whatever interests them. The key word being "them". Not "us". For me, that's the dividing line.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38927828064238783.post-55881469277699671802007-05-08T00:48:00.000-04:002007-05-08T00:48:00.000-04:00I'm with you on this one, I don't believe in over-...I'm with you on this one, I don't believe in over-scheduling. <BR/><BR/>Here's to the underachievers :)Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.com