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Date Posted: 11:45:57 07/17/09 Fri
Author: Proud Mom
Subject: My son went through this a number of times, but is still dancing at 16 - we talked a lot, and for him, it was often a desire to quit because the work got harder, rather than not liking it generally - (see inside)
In reply to: curious 's message, "What age do most of the boys start dropping out at?" on 18:41:29 07/15/09 Wed

Which I think is common with dancers generally. But when we talked, I explained that I didn't want him to quit just because it got a little tougher, or he had to work harder rather than relying on natural talent, when I knew he really enjoyed it. I encouraged him to stick it out another year (or 6 months, or though the next major, or whatever), and reassess then, and usually by the chosen milestone, he was well over the desire to quit. And now as a WMH he really loves it and hopes to do a show someday. But I think you need to know your kid and try and understand what is really driving them. Some are really "done" and are ready to quit, and others just need to work through things - it depends on the kid.

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[> [> 2 ds's, one stopped at 19.... -- Mom O'2, 07:17:38 07/25/09 Sat [1]

He was in college and decided he wanted to pursue other interests and friendships. At OC you have to work so hard to maintain that level of committment. He still dances occasionally for fun in pubs. Other ds is 18 and still dancing :)


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