would you encourage your child to do something you had no personal interest in?

It really would be nice if your kids were interested in the things that you are. but you have to remember they are there own person, not everyone likes the same things. Not everyone is good at fine arts either. i think the best path would be to encourage your kids to do what makes them happy, and in the long run this will make you happy. You've lived your fine arts dream, now its time for them to live theres and if they are not interested in pursuing the same things let them be. Let them try things out to see what they do and do not like is the best way. Encourage your kids in sports, encourage them in anything they do as long as it makes them happy, you should be happy as well. There are many people who push there kids into things and believe me those are not happy families.

If my kids want to be ballett dancers I want them to if they want to be baseball players I want them too! I think fine arts are great too, My hubby is the sports guy I think they get a good mix of sports and Arts I think they are good for kids both of them. I actually had to get my son involved with a large motor skill because he needed it! I found out that becasue he was more of a sit and play type of kid wen he was little he actually need to develop his large motor skills, which includes catching a ball or throwing a ball, he has been in sports for a couple of years now and I have found he is more well rounded!

I have a one year old and I get excited when she learns new things. I'm the type of person that likes about everything and with that I hope she is also. I think that no matter what she wants to do I'm going to support her. I want her to be able to know that she can always do what her heart is telling her to do.

I do not believe that any child should be limited by their parents interests or tastes. Every child is an individual and should be treated as such. I commend your thoughts and efforts in this. I do not think that this should be limited to just sports and fine arts. I believe that children should be encouraged in all things. Including finding their own style, tastes, and hobbies. It helps to make them feel secure with themselves.

I have five children and they share some interests with me and have others which I have no knowledge of or experience in at all. My younger daughter loves dancing, for instance, which is something I have never enjoyed doing. My youngest son is extremely artistic and creative with his hands, whereas I can't even fold a piece of paper and match the corners. My middle son is motorbike crazy, although that's something I'd rather he grew out of as it's a constant cause of worry. Nevertheless, he's old enough to know the risks and certainly too old to be told he can't do it. Everyone should be able to follow their own interests, otherwise they are not going to lead fulfilling lives. The only drawback when a child is interested in something that a parent has no experience in is that the parent cannot be of much practical help, but there are always other people who can and at the end of the day, the parent could always develop their knowledge along with the child ... we're never to old to learn, as they say.

I would most likely encourage them in whatever they wanted to do. If their heart and mind isn't in whatever they're doing, it's going to be no fun for them.

i would encourage my children to do anything they were interested in, whether it be sports or music or theater or dance. i dont think they should do something just because i am interested in it. i mean, i dont want to live my life through them. its their choice. i would give them different opportunities so they can choose what they enjoy and are really interested in. i dont like forcing kids to do anything because they just end up rebelling and hating it..and you.

I think I would encourage my child to do what they were interested in. I mean I would hope that they would be interested in something that I was interested in, so that we would be able to share it together, but if not, then it's ok. I think children should have the ability to do many things in order to find what they like, and keep at it. I really get upset when I see parents forcing their children to do what interests them, even though it doesn't interet their children.

I am just observing my toddler on what she likes to do. I love to draw and paint and we do watercolor together. At this early age, she got an eye for color and am happy with her artistic development. The thing that am not into is singing and dancing which she loves to do...so am encouraging her into it...dancing with her if she wants a dance partner and singing to her the lyrics of the song she likes until she memorize some of them. Whatever she wants to do in the future, I will be there to support her. It will be her life she will live, not mine.

When I was little, my mom used to encourage me to join any kind of classes, any kind of interests. Regardless, she likes what I was doing or not. I think encouraging is a very good idea for the children. They know that their parents are always there for them no matter what. The only thing that my mom and dad wouldn't encourage us to do is; when it comes to extreme sports. I myself, would do the same, provided money is no object.

my 3 year old is currently in tap and jazz class. And in about 6 months she is starting violin. i play a lot of musical instruments and i love the violing and never got to try that one so i want to see if she will like it. when she gets older though i will let her pick whatever it is that she wants to do. i'm just like you, i'm not into sports at all but if that's what she decides she wants to do i'll be right there cheering her on.

no i would never do such, i would encourage the child in which the child is intrested this is beacuse then he will have more chances of progessing. if he is found of doing something of his intrest then sure he is going to do it in a better way

Yes, I would and I do encourage my kids to pursue their own individual interests, It can be difficult to sit and watch them doing somethin g I personally have no interest in, and it can be very tiring at times, but I want them to be able to enjoy their lives, and i want them to do well. Just because I don't like something I don't think I should let my kids know that unless it is something that is illegal. I think that if your child has an interest in something that will or can make their life more filling and enjoyable that it is good to encourage them. Also you should listen to your kids talk to you now if you plan to listen to them talk to you when they are teens or adults. And this can be a great way to encourage them to talk to you, becaus ethey will know they have your support. Also some things are more interesting when your kids are involved than when it is just a bunch of strangers acting or competting or whatever. I say let your kids find what they enjoy and so long as it is legal encourage them all you can. It is better than finding your child doing something illegal because they could never please you. KWIM

I think it depends on what your personal interests really are..I like going to casino's and enjoy gambling alot.But i would never want my child to get into such activities.On the other hand, i always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but i could never fulfill that dream of mine.I would love to see my child playing the guitar.

yes i would encourage my kids to do whatever they enjoy to do, even if i or my partner totally didnt like it or couldnt do it. as it would be my child choice

Whatever your child is interested in you should always encourage it. My son is mad on graffiti, he lives, breathes and sleeps it. Although I do not understand the jargon or the rules I am still making sure I show an interest for his sake and self esteem. I also used to work in the theatre and my daughter loves acting and she won a place at the National Youth Theatre. Although I would prefer her not to go down that road as it is a cut throat business it is still down to her what she wants to do. I can't stand it when you get parents who try to live their dreams through their children and push them into something they may not be interested in, or they become so obsessed their kids cannot live a normal life. The best parents support their kids in whatever they want to aspire to, even if its not what they are into. Good luck!!!!

Sure it's their life. If they are interested in something, as long as it is appropriate then they should go for it. Sometimes parents try to live a bit of their lives vicariously through their children.

I would encourage my kids both to do things I love. And things they want. I think I will defently have my daughter do ballet if possible or ice skating. I know my parents had me to GYMnastics and I did ice skating. I was too young to choose to NOT do ice skating (4 years old.). i think I will encourage them in all areas and encourage them to strive. I never did much sports. I did baskitball when I was 10 yrs old but I was kinda short. So I was bad. So yeah I'd defently encourage them and take an interest in anything they wanted to do.

i think that we all are here to live upto our extent . But if we dont what you can call it, just as simplest life. whats in that in living a common life, anyone do it. Why not to face new experiences in life. We should encourage our children to persue with the things which we have not done in our life. What i could not do in my life due to some reasons , i would life to my child go ahead on that path !

I would support my daughter in any way I can. As mothers, we do whatever we can to make our children happy. If they're happy, I'm happy!