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No more volleyball for her

My daughter asked me if she could stop playing volleyball at the end of the season and spend more time practicing the violin and piano. I'm struggling with this a little. I want her to be happy but volleyball is the only thing that she does that has her interacting with other kids besides her brothers. She's a pretty good player too. But if she loves playing the instruments more I don't want to hold her back.
Cigarguy101
41-45, M
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exexec · 70-79, C
My daughter was an outstanding athlete, and it was great for her to be with her teammates. My son was a musician, and it was great for him to be with fellow musicians. Both succeeded in making great friends in their activities. An orchestra is a team of sorts, and playing the violin will allow her to make friends with similar interests.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
I think it's a good sign that she asked you, but I'm not surprised you are conflicted. Have you asked her why? Some kids are actually just plain exhausted by all the activities they pack into their busy lives.

Hopefully there will be opportunities to join a band or orchestra which should expand her social horizons 🙂
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Captain · 61-69, M
From my experience dont overthink it and let her do what she wants. What an amazing daughter that wants to play piano and violin anyway. !?
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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@Captain she is really good at it as well. I'm sure that's why she wants to get more practice time at both of them
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Captain · 61-69, M
@Cigarguy101 Yep dont worry - just be pleased for her.
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Teslin · M
From my experience, keeping her involved in athletics, or any other social activity is only positive.
Good luck and you sound like a great dad.
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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@Teslin thanks in the end it's about what she wants not me. I want her to be happy and do what she enjoys
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gdon39 · 46-50, M
You'll find a way to keep her involved with peers.
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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@gdon39 thank you
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Kstrong · 56-60, F
Dont hold her back, let her pursue what her interests are and im sure that too may change with time, events and circumstances too
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SomeMichGuy · M
She can play the instruments much longer than volleyball.
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dale74 · M
support them don't try to force them or they'll start a rebellion
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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@MethDozer I never said I was going to make her play. I said I worried about her not doing activities with her peers.
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Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M
@RyanVersaw wtf are even talking about
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