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05.22.08, 11:53 AM Toddler
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Am I lame. 4 yo ds is in school 5 mornings and I do no classes. Some of his friends take 1-2 a week and some (well one) as many as 6. In the summer he will be in camp all day all of July and I will probably sign him up for 1 class for August. He loves going to the playground, playing in the water, day trips, etc. How important are these tumbling, art, cooking classes at this age? he can do all these things and actually went as a guest to friends tumbling class and did all and more than the other kids. PLus, I can't afford all these classes. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 05.22.08, 11:53 AM Flag
 

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sounds fine to me. 6 classes beyond preschool is WAY overscheduling a 4 yo. Holy mother! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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no need for more unless you want to have him in more. There are some low cost things out there too if money is the hurdle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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i had him in free choir and he liked it. any other ideas for nyc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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we do a karate class that you can attend 2x per week and it costs $70 per month. located on 31st between 5th and Broadway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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what is the name of the place? can a 4 yo take classes there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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www.oyamakaratenyc.org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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^^^and classes begin at 3 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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choir where? In your local church? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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I see no problem with no classes. School is for structure. The rest of the day with mom (or nanny) should be for being a kid and having fun. Get a CP Zoo membership and take advantage of that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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sounds like the classmates' scheds are over the top - you are NOT lame, enjoy fun time before all-day school starts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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I don't see the issue - you can't afford it, that's the end of the story. So don't do it. Pretty simple. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Overscheduled children are not happy children,. Let him be in nursery school and enjoy unstructured play time outside school. 5 mornings is plenty for a 4 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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Not at all. I sometimes feel pressured to enroll my 4 yo in classes beyond her 5 day a week preschool when I hear about dc taking karate, music, spanish, ballet etc. Frankly, she has plenty going on with preschool and day camp and I would rather have the freedom in our schedule to experience music, art, outdoor play on a more spontaneous basis. During the summer, free concerts for kids at the park, playdates where the kids dance to music, doing crafts at home. They have plenty of time to take music lessons or pursue a sport once they are in grade school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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