How we do Extra Curricular Activities

The balance of time and money

Dear Mama,

Today, I want to share with you how we include extracurricular activities in our schedule.

Extracurricular activities are tricky to navigate because, although I would prefer all my children to be in one activity, they are born persons, and I feel obligated to respect their preferences.

As born persons, it is not right to force all your children into one activity to make it easier for you. Your children may grow resentful and not have the ability to blossom into the person they are meant to be. On the other hand, enrolling all your children in various activities is a financial and time commitment that needs to be discussed with your husband.

At the moment, each one of my children is in one activity of their choice. What I love is that they are all excelling in their activity, which is wonderful to see. I become swelled with happiness to see my children do well in what they love.

That said, it is time-consuming and expensive. I don’t know where this season will lead us or how long it will take, but I do love seeing my children excel in a skill.

In conclusion, I am a little conflicted about extracurricular activities. Each family needs to find the right balance for their family and not feel pressured to participate in extracurricular activities.

How do you include extracurricular activities?

Warmly,

Mirley

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