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Which classes for children are most useful?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Right so purse strings are tight now as I'm not getting maintenance for my child which used to help pay for classes. (Not asking for help in making a claim to CSA, I used to work for DWP I'm fully aware of my rights so not looking for advice about that)
Out of the following classes for children which do you think is more beneficial for later life?
Piano lessons
Gymnastics
Drama
Swimming
Krav Maga
Kickboxing
Ballet
Tap dancing
The most expensive one is drama because with that comes shows and extra classes leading up to the show, buying the show package (£30) plus having to buy 4 tickets for myself for the 2 days and 2 performances (tickets range from £6-£12 each. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Swimming... because if they get into difficulty around water it'll be easier for them to attempt to get themselves to safety. Or kick boxing because they'll be able to defend themselves if needs be. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hard to say, it depends on the child and what they want to do with their life, I would ask my child what they wanted to do as I would see it as a waste of money choosing for them, if you pick a music lesson and they have zero interest in music it will make them unhappy and they will drop it as soon as they can
Only you know what interests your child has |
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I'd go for Drama(lessons, that is).
Find so much out about yourself, and how to relate with others.
It's communal, and will have the added bonus of massively boosting confidence and self assurance.
Plus it'll be fun.
Performing in front of peers and an audience will only add to the boon: being able to 'act' in front of other people can only be good for any future social situation where they're meeting new people(or are the new person in the group/situation). Not to mention interviews..
Plus it's expressive: an 'outward' activity as opposed to an 'inward' one. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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It's drama that she said she doesn't mind dropping. Just need to get this last show out the way and then that can go. Only let her join cos I thought it would help build confidence but she can get that from kickboxing and Krav Maga.
Swimming will stay cos it's only £13.50 a month and the odd pair of bathers every couple of months. Same as gymnastics, £13.50 a month and get a new leotard once a year cos it stretches and lasts. Ballet and tap is £9 a week but she won't give them up. Buy characters shoes and skirts and ballet stuff amongst the other parents with older children and sell or swap any new stuff I've bought that's now too small with parents that have children my daughters size. Krav Maga and kickboxing I only pay a pound each cos she's in my old kickboxing academy, just pay for new belts and renew insurance and licence annually.
Think dramas the one to drop everyone agree? Don't think she's gonna be an actress or performer, she wants to be a dentist! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends what the child is into.
Swimming - do they do intensive week courses in school hols as that can work out cheaper.
Piano is great if they're into music. In school lessons are cheaper than private.
Can you do a shortlist and then go from there to narrow it down from their top three?
Sarah |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hard to say, it depends on the child and what they want to do with their life, I would ask my child what they wanted to do as I would see it as a waste of money choosing for them, if you pick a music lesson and they have zero interest in music it will make them unhappy and they will drop it as soon as they can
Only you know what interests your child has"
I didn't give my kids the choice over Swimming....it was non negotiable. I want them safe and confident around water. |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
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Depends on the child's age.
Swimming if they cannot already swim to a reasonable standard. Vital may save their life or someone else's.
Key stage 3 and above: drama.
Builds confidence. They will be able to do public speaking. Not being nervous speaking in front of others helps in many careers.
Improves memory by learning lines.
Helps them socialise with other kids and possibly adults.
Organisational skills....changing costumes for the right scene.
And it's fun  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Oh and piano has to stay cos she likes it plus the ability to read music apparently makes you better at mathematics so that can stay. £10 a lesson though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh and piano has to stay cos she likes it plus the ability to read music apparently makes you better at mathematics so that can stay. £10 a lesson though "
Music and maths do seem to complement each other. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hard to say, it depends on the child and what they want to do with their life, I would ask my child what they wanted to do as I would see it as a waste of money choosing for them, if you pick a music lesson and they have zero interest in music it will make them unhappy and they will drop it as soon as they can
Only you know what interests your child has
I didn't give my kids the choice over Swimming....it was non negotiable. I want them safe and confident around water."
This went for me too. It's something I think every child should learn to do |
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Piano lessons
Gymnastics
Drama
Swimming
Krav Maga
Kickboxing
Ballet
Tap dancing
Swimming as it could save theirs /others life
Drama because it gives them social skills and confidence to talk to a group of people which I found immensely helpful in my professional career where I do a lot of public speaking to large audiences. I think I would have struggled if I didnt study drama as long.
I think next is Kick boxing and Krav maga as they give self confidence, self discipline, mindfulness and aid physical fitness...as well as a self defence tool. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hard to say, it depends on the child and what they want to do with their life, I would ask my child what they wanted to do as I would see it as a waste of money choosing for them, if you pick a music lesson and they have zero interest in music it will make them unhappy and they will drop it as soon as they can
Only you know what interests your child has
I didn't give my kids the choice over Swimming....it was non negotiable. I want them safe and confident around water."
I agree i was more thinking of the luxury lessons like dance, music etc
I have a real phobia of water and I can't swim but even I made sure my kids learned 
My daugher took up boxing she just came home one day when she was 13 and said can I start boxing, I said ermm OK I suppose if that's what you want and she's been twice a week ever since, she's getting quite good now she's competed for her county a few times in the under 18 light weight
I think it's best to let them decide what they want to do even if you are a little unsure at first |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Except for swimming, I don't remember any extracurricular lessons being so special that they've contributed to my personhood now. If things are tight, then luxury lessons aren't an option.
Also, if you did kickboxing, why pay for someone to teach your daughter? Maybe just teach her yourself. It'd be nice bonding time for you both and good for fitness. |
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I could only afford guitar and french lessons when they were younger. They learnt swimming at school and had free recorder lessons apart from the recorder/books. All joined clubs such as the choir and free after school footie or netball. They found their own hobbies once transferring to Secondary school though one is currently doing Duke of Edinburgh. Learning skills needn't cost the earth. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My kid won't learn swimming. We even forked out for private 1 to 1 lessons with a very patient teacher. It didn't go well. 
I'd totally go with what the child enjoys. Let them choose? Unless they really have no opinion whatsoever?
They will get a LOT more out of lessons if they are loving it. |
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Drama and Krav maga gets my vote.
Drama is a social as well as an arty thing, gives them confidence and a positive outlook.
Krav maga is a really, really effective martial art, keeps them fit, gives them confidence that they can handle anything... and if it all goes shit-shaped, they deffo can handle anything!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don't think any are especially useful unless the child enjoys them ... apart from swiming. That's an important skill to learn although they don't need lessons, just take them swiming yourself
I took my children swiming from a very young age and they could swim well before they started scool, i am only an average swimmer myself so i had no special skills there. |
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"Hard to say, it depends on the child and what they want to do with their life, I would ask my child what they wanted to do as I would see it as a waste of money choosing for them, if you pick a music lesson and they have zero interest in music it will make them unhappy and they will drop it as soon as they can
Only you know what interests your child has
I didn't give my kids the choice over Swimming....it was non negotiable. I want them safe and confident around water.
This went for me too. It's something I think every child should learn to do "
The above  and also Kickboxing or Taekwando. My son would have been bullied at school if he wasn't a black belt in the Kickboxing I'm convinced. He had a fight and never hit him once just blocked x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Except for swimming, I don't remember any extracurricular lessons being so special that they've contributed to my personhood now. If things are tight, then luxury lessons aren't an option.
Also, if you did kickboxing, why pay for someone to teach your daughter? Maybe just teach her yourself. It'd be nice bonding time for you both and good for fitness. "
I do teach her some things but she can't go for higher belts if I'm just teaching her at home plus I haven't got the equipment like bags or mats etc. |
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