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Expert Q&A
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| By Rae Pica Physical Activity Specialist | ||
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I tried to enroll my child in a dance class, and after the first class, she just didn't want to go back. Is it OK to allow her to quit or is that setting a bad precedent?
Considering that you want her to learn the significance of commitment, it's understandable that you're reluctant to let her quit. A toddler, however, is too young to understand obligation. Still, you may not want to automatically acquiesce the instant she says she doesn't want to participate anymore.
Explore her reasons for wanting to quit. Does she have a fear that you can help her overcome? Or is she simply not enjoying the experience? If it's the latter, by all means let her quit. Maybe it was the wrong activity for her. Or perhaps what she needs most of all is unstructured time.
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