My Persistant Mom
A few days ago, my mom asked me if I wanted to take ballroom classes. She had been a dancer when she was a kid, and so she wanted me to do it. I really was not interested because:
- I was not very interested in dance.
- I had taken classes when I was little, and I had not enjoyed them very much.
- I was already doing soccer, gymnastics, and Hebrew school.
- I needed time to do my homework.
She kept on trying to persuade me to do it, but I kept putting her off. No matter how hard she tried, she never got me to try it.
What is your opinion?
Sometimes, it’s hard to understand our parent’s reasons but often they have very good reasons. What is your mother’s argument?
Obviously you are able to handle a lot of responsibility if you are already involved in soccer, gymnastics, and Hebrew school. A responsible person thinks things through in order to make the best decision.
I bet your mom has a lot of good memories from her life as a dancer and doesn’t want you to miss out on some great experiences.
You need to do it because YOU want to, not because someone else thinks you should.
Ask your mother why she wants you to do it.
If it’s just because she thinks you will like it, you could argue that you already do things you like.
Good luck!
The thing about ballroom dancing classes is that it is also about social graces….manners. The boys and girls learn how to act properly when at a formal event. My guess is you will be invited to many dances and fancy events as you get older. Knowing how to dance well is just another thing that will make you special. I say give it a try!
Oh and dancing improves your agility and makes you improve in every sport. Really..it’s true!
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Hope this encourges you.
~Jess
I believe it would help to understand why your Mom has such an interest before I give my full advice. Also, what dancing classes had you taken when you were little? How different are they from ballroom dancing? This may help you in your discussion with your mom.
Also, you are definitely have a full plate of commitments right now. So it would be good to make sure something else was finished before you take on another activity. And lastly, I really liked what Mr. Scanlon says about doing what you like to do. So in order to build on your good foundations of reasons, make sure your mom senses you have considered her reasons why she wants you too.
Otherwise, it is also important to respect your mom and let her know that if she truly insists on you taking this that it only be for a very short period of time. It’s not easy being a kid nor is it being a parent. Learning Hebrew, playing soccer, and doing gymnastics are great things to be involved in! Enjoy those moments and learn from all your choices. Each day is a new learning experience even for us parents. I look foward to hearing what happens.
Mrs. Francisco
PS – I did many activities as a kid including soccer and gymnastics. And did gymnastics in High School and soccer in college. If you do or are interested in doing any floor exercise routines then doing a small amount of dance (not necessarily ballroom) would assist you in developing that aspect of the floor exercise. My favorite events to do were the uneven bars and vaulting. Good luck!