At what age did your child pick an activity and stick with it?

[gordo]

DD1 will be 5 in May. We have been exposing her to a lot of different activities in hopes that she would find one she loved. We did soccer at an early age (3) and she didn't really like it. We did t-ball last summer and she didn't really like that either. She is now on her 3rd attempt at ballet/tap at her request. the first two times she took classes, she hated it and didn't participate. I was leery about signing her up for a 3rd time, but she begged so I agreed and she actually loves it now - goes willing and participates. She also took gymnastics for over a year which she always loved so I was surprised when this fall she chose dance over gymnastics.

Anyway - as spring/summer roll around I suggested soccer or t-ball again and she said no. So I told her we could continue with dance but now she is saying she wants gymnastics. I just don't know if I should keep letting her choose or just have her try and stick with one sport. What age did your child decide on one or two activities and stick with them?

[SnuggleBuggles]

I'd let her keep trying new things. It;s the only way to really figure out what she likes, imo. Though, I guess, if she stuck with something longer the skills would grow. I wouldn't really worry about that at 4-5yo. My ds1 is a creature of habit so he has been wanting to do the same activities for a long time but some have fallen by the wayside. Gymnastics is the one that has stuck around.

Beth

[HIU8]

DS is 5. He has tried karate--hated it. He tried soccer and he fell in love. He has taken soccer for over a year now and that is what he wants to continue. So, we will do year round soccer b/c DS just loves the sport.