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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 551264" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I've been there done that so I understand your concerns. Sports didn't work at all for #2 although I anticipated it would. Truthfully I never found the right fit because he just doesn't really "fit", sigh. on the other hand over the years many CD parents have found that bowling works well. Almost all communities have kids bowling leagues and some are very active. The advantage of bowling is that you do not interact as a team member...you just take your turn at the lane. As a result you can't "drop the ball" and "cost the game" so their is less pressure. It also can lead to a lifelong activity and a family activity</p><p>even if the team doesn't jell. Two former CD members had alleys where there was tremendous positive reinforcement and thru affiliation with the National bowling league there were even scholarships awarded. Another advantage is that "if" your difficult child refuses to attend one time it does not harm the group in any way. </p><p></p><p>The only other slightly successful activity was a childrens theater group that met in the summer. difficult child was able to contribute by working sets and scenery and therefore felt part of the group. It did not lead to friendships away from the group but did build a little self pride. Good luck. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 551264, member: 35"] I've been there done that so I understand your concerns. Sports didn't work at all for #2 although I anticipated it would. Truthfully I never found the right fit because he just doesn't really "fit", sigh. on the other hand over the years many CD parents have found that bowling works well. Almost all communities have kids bowling leagues and some are very active. The advantage of bowling is that you do not interact as a team member...you just take your turn at the lane. As a result you can't "drop the ball" and "cost the game" so their is less pressure. It also can lead to a lifelong activity and a family activity even if the team doesn't jell. Two former CD members had alleys where there was tremendous positive reinforcement and thru affiliation with the National bowling league there were even scholarships awarded. Another advantage is that "if" your difficult child refuses to attend one time it does not harm the group in any way. The only other slightly successful activity was a childrens theater group that met in the summer. difficult child was able to contribute by working sets and scenery and therefore felt part of the group. It did not lead to friendships away from the group but did build a little self pride. Good luck. DDD [/QUOTE]
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