Haven't felt like blogging much. I guess I want to blog when there is something really on my mind or something cool to say. But I suppose writing about some of the day to day is okay. I just need to get used to it.
Adam takes hip hop. We have struggled to find something that holds his interest and makes him happy. Last year he was really into Michael Jackson moves. He studied them and taught himself a few. I thought maybe he would like hip hop and convinced him to give it a try. He did, and he loved it. Mostly he loved his teacher who made him feel special, and let the kids enjoy dance as they learned new things. She unexpectedly moved over the Summer. He was good enough that they moved him to the next level. He was excited to start in a more advanced class and get his moves on.
He is the youngest in his group and the only boy. He was okay with this...until last night. He isn't thrilled with the new teacher. She is good, but doesn't have that way of connecting with the kids. Last night he came out of the dance studio and announced that he hated his class and wanted to quit. He said its because he doesn't like the teacher, its hard, he is the only boy, and he is the youngest. He has a good argument. I told him that you don't quit something you love just because its hard. He rolled his eyes and big tears started to well up. He walked away.
I'm sad, because he found something that he was good at, that made him happy, that he loved. What's a mom to do in this situation? I told him he has to finish out the month because its paid for. Do you let them quit? He needs something. Piano was a no go, Now hip hop. I guess we just keep trying new things until something else fits. He had made so much progress this past year with self esteem. He was always happy after his class. It made me happy to see him happy. Time to start something new.
That's a tough one because on the one hand you don't want to see your kid unhappy or one of those parents who push their kid too hard. On the other hand you don't want him to give up just because it's hard. Tough call. I don't really know what to tell you, but it sounds like he enjoys it. Maybe after a few weeks he'll get used to the new teacher and more advanced class and start to like it more. Hopefully :) Good luck.
ReplyDeleteAre there any other hip hop classes around that might be a possibility? I agree with you--it would be a shame to have him quit something he enjoys and is obviously good at, just because of a teacher who sours the experience. Maybe he can once again find a class where he's comfortable enough to thrive. Hugs, and good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about Adam. Hopefully he changes his mind and decides to stay. Jackie was talking about putting her boys in hip hop. Maybe if he had a friend it would help.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry this class has been such a change from his last one. I wonder if there is another place he can go to take hip hop with a teacher he might enjoy more. I hope in the month he has to finish it out he will start to enjoy it more. I loved his moves at the ward campout. He's awesome.
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