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In reply to the discussion: Are your grandkids doing too much? [View all]

trof

(54,273 posts)
7. I agree.
Fri Mar 3, 2017, 05:49 PM
Mar 2017

When we visit, our grandkids seem to be straight out 24/7.
Of course there's time for homework, but most of the rest of the time seems to be taken up with soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, drum lessons, ballet, guitar lessons, etc.

Soccer practice at 8 p.m.?
On a school night?
Really?

I say nothing.
I'm at least THAT smart.

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Their time is pretty structured......but CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2016 #1
Working husband, at home mom, in our case. trof Nov 2016 #2
Ours is only two months old. Liberal Jesus Freak Nov 2016 #3
FORTUNATELY not. elleng Nov 2016 #4
Maybe not too much but... RealityChik Dec 2016 #5
I think that middle class and upper middle class families PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #6
I agree. trof Mar 2017 #7
Soccer practice at 8 p.m.? PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #8
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