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Thank you so much for wiring your blog each day. You clearly spell out how NOT to raise a kid. The fact that you have your sons playing 4 sports at the same time is only further proof. Are you familiar with the word 'no'?

Keep the advice coming.............lol

To Argie,

With all due respect, who are you to judge another mother. We are all trying to do the best job we can, with ever changing demands and needs. If you take issue, I suggest you read someone else's blog, otherwise, keep to your negativity to yourself.

I am only trying to help. Why complain about busy schedules and demands when you give into your kids' every whim? Try using the word "no" for once in your life.

Its no wonder so many kids today have ADD - too many activities to follow. Only one sport during a season. You're welcome!!!

To Argie
Some kids thrive on being busy. When my daughters were growing up they played piano, baseball, curling, they took dancing lessons, tennis, gymnastics and heritage language classes, camp and more. They turned out more than OK. I agree with 'One mom to another' it is not up to you to judge someone else.

Hey Moms! I am so thrilled to see so much support from other moms out there. Look, we know each know our kids best, and what they can and can't handle. My kids get lots of down time to ride bikes, play in the backyard and go to the park. Would you prefer they vegetate in front of the TV or computer all day? Last I checked, sports don't cause ADD. I also didn't want to limit them to one sport so young, but to have different EXPERIENCES and try different sports. They may all find different sports that they love, or even different arts, but why commit them to just one at this age? Going forward, if they move onto more competitive teams, they will have to limit themselves. But for now I don't work so that I CAN do these things for my kids. They are growing up happy and healthy with many experiences and opportunities. My kids are actually very disciplined, and I think sports help develop their characters on so many levels. Trust me, they hear "no" a lot from me and my husband (like "no" pokeman cards, "no" cartoons, "no" McDonalds.) Why would I say "no" soccer?

Tania: So that is the secret to raising good kids??? Keep them busy doing a variety of sports they're likely no good at. I see......

Don't the schools have team sports (soccer, softball, track, etc) that they could participate in for free? I'm sorry but most parents dont have the time and dough to do what you're doing. Sometimes a kid has to find something to do on their own.

It sounds like you're trying way too hard and spending way too much money. I guess that's why you married for money, eh?

Argie - you seem really, really bitter. Are you a mom? Schools, at least in Toronto, have their resources so stretched that they can barely provide an education, let alone sports teams. Maybe at the high school level, but for grade one and JK they don't exist. My kids actually have LOTS of downtime to entertain themselves by riding their bikes or playing in our backyard. Unfortunately, you are correct that there are not many cheap options out there for getting ALL kids involved in sports, and I think it is such a benefit to them. My children are naturally athletic, so I want to support that the same way that I support their educations. My grandmother always told me that it was just as easy to love a rich man as a poor man. Alas, I married my university sweetheart who is a civil servant, so we live on love! And he drives a 13 year old car. Are you going to criticize me now for the pollution from our older vehicle?

I disagree with Argie - if the children enjoy taking part in the various sports and activities, all the better! You are right in that most parents don't have the time (or don't want to give up time) to do what Tania is doing for her kids. Also, as the kids grow older (especially into teenage years), structured sports and activities would help to keep them out of the trouble that many teenagers can fall into if they have too much time on their hands!

So this is where Argie's been hiding.

I'm jealous!

Just ignore him...trolls go back into the subway tunnels when they get no attention.

Elvis,

You're just jealous I wont comment on your blog.

The fact that I would rather comment here says a lot about your site doesn't it?

Any more news on TFC???

I am looking to sign my son up for T-Ball, can anyone provide any information on where I can sign him up in the GTA?

Thanks.

Hey guys,