Modifying Custody Agreement - School Schedule

[stealth2]

Ok. Well just as long as you agree. I mean, you're a parent, I want you to agree - because it's true and your child will benefit. When I hear other parents say sports aren't important (in an absolute manner), it's just annoying and probably the same people who are chowing down hungry-man and giving their kids ice cream before bed. As for legal, Sports haven't even become a topic with my attorney, there's a mountain of other issues related to School and general care as to why we're proposing the schedule we are. But I mentioned it because it's just one item, that's all.

Oh please. SPORTS, on their own, are not that important. Most kids, once they're out of school, are not going to continue on in their sport. However, being physically fit? IS important. Working out - in some way - is a healthy activity. Not everyone who "works out" is involved with sports. Most are not. They do things on their own. Be it running, Zumba, finding a walking partner... something.

ddmz... Lighten up. Kids have lots of activities. They're not going pro in most of them.

 

[Proserpina]

Oh please. SPORTS, on their own, are not that important. Most kids, once they're out of school, are not going to continue on in their sport. However, being physically fit? IS important. Working out - in some way - is a healthy activity. Not everyone who "works out" is involved with sports. Most are not. They do things on their own. Be it running, Zumba, finding a walking partner... something.

ddmz... Lighten up. Kids have lots of activities. They're not going pro in most of them.

Imagine how many kids who can color within the lines really really well at 5 are going to go on to art school.

Really.

 

[ddmz]

Oh please. SPORTS, on their own, are not that important. Most kids, once they're out of school, are not going to continue on in their sport. However, being physically fit? IS important. Working out - in some way - is a healthy activity. Not everyone who "works out" is involved with sports. Most are not. They do things on their own. Be it running, Zumba, finding a walking partner... something.

ddmz... Lighten up. Kids have lots of activities. They're not going pro in most of them.

I'd read the link I sent - really, I think you've missed the abstract.

I'm going to tell my son to go find a walking partner.

 

[stealth2]

Yes, I do.... and I think the schools do too. This is why they have music time and art time (sculpture would be part of art and consist of playdoh).

And, I'd say unless the child has a disablement, preventing him/her from playing sports - at this age, their not exactly on all-star teams, any able child would make the cut and benefit from playing.

Yep... My oldest greatly benefited from laying in the outfield grass (at 5) with a little girl on his team, watching the clouds roll on by. That was certainly a three-month long enriching experience!



Of course... my youngest? Could easily flick a ball smack in your face and make it look like a complete accident.

 

[ddmz]

Yep... My oldest greatly benefited from laying in the outfield grass (at 5) with a little girl on his team, watching the clouds roll on by. That was certainly a three-month long enriching experience!



Of course... my youngest? Could easily flick a ball smack in your face and make it look like a complete accident.

Yeah, kids do that kind of thing. Important thing is to keep them at it and try more sports, maybe he didn't like the sport, maybe the coach was no good... Maybe also try to tell him not to lie down and join his team, you're allowed to encourage participation.

 

[DownTime]

As a mother of a high-IQ exceptional student, I have to agree that not all children need sporting events nor are they all cut out for them. My son loves football and hockey. He is thin, lanky, all legs and arms really. His academics are his passion, and he can learn sport-related plusses doing a host of other things.

(see how I snuck a brag in there? did ya see?)(or maybe I'm too new to jest just yet)

 

[ddmz]

As a mother of a high-IQ exceptional student, I have to agree that not all children need sporting events nor are they all cut out for them. My son loves football and hockey. He is thin, lanky, all legs and arms really. His academics are his passion, and he can learn sport-related plusses doing a host of other things.

(see how I snuck a brag in there? did ya see?)(or maybe I'm too new to jest just yet)

I'd argue that children who have high-IQ's would likely benefit even more from sports, being that often they can be socially awkward.