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VelvetRainDrops · 02-17-2010, 08:52 AM

I think it depends on what your son wants. Yes a 4 year olds wants may change frequently but that is all a part of growing up and learning about who you are. The only way for him to discover his interests is to try new things. However if he never mentioned an interest in it then i dont see why you should enroll him. See how he feels about it. Kids are pretty candid and will honestly say if they like or dislike something. It is great to help him discover his interests, but in my opinion not a good idea to force them into likes.

I dont think ballet is only for girls. I just think his interests and desires should be most important in deciding what activities to let him try.

Learning to accept your childs interests while they are still yound and discovering them for themselves may help a lot once they are teenagers and their interests take over.

Of course i am not saying to let him do anything his little heart desires so much as give him options and allow him to chose.

02-17-2010, 08:52 AM
VelvetRainDrops Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10	Re: My Wife Wants to Put My 4-yr-old Son in a Ballet Class I think it depends on what your son wants. Yes a 4 year olds wants may change frequently but that is all a part of growing up and learning about who you are. The only way for him to discover his interests is to try new things. However if he never mentioned an interest in it then i dont see why you should enroll him. See how he feels about it. Kids are pretty candid and will honestly say if they like or dislike something. It is great to help him discover his interests, but in my opinion not a good idea to force them into likes. I dont think ballet is only for girls. I just think his interests and desires should be most important in deciding what activities to let him try. Learning to accept your childs interests while they are still yound and discovering them for themselves may help a lot once they are teenagers and their interests take over. Of course i am not saying to let him do anything his little heart desires so much as give him options and allow him to chose.