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Youngsters getting into Climbing 3-Jun-2006 At 10:05:43 PM kerroxapithecus

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On 3/06/2006 rubiblu wrote:
>The testing of new sports or activities is a relentless trek of excitement
>and then waning interest - and yes, often to the frustration, and cost,
>of parents and those involved in the running of it. But despite this,
>it is the only, and natural way to go about it. The ones that drop off
>along the way, more often than not - it just wasn't their thing and they
>will move onto the next to try and find it.

I agree rubiblu. The only way to know if you like something is to give it a go. Thank goodness not everyone loves climbing and I found at my school that not many people liked sports at all. I try to expose my daughter to lots of different activities and not just stick to what I like doing. Take note climbers! I find in most families kids just have to take on the 'family sport/s'. In mine it was tennis..tennis....and more tennis! It bored me to tears! In high school, thanks to some school programs I was able to try some sports that I still do now. I think people often find a type of sport they like. eg. running sports or ball sports or speed sports or maybe endurance or extreme.

Sounds like a great school Sabu! I don't know of any schools with a climbing program like yours. It must be very satisfying for you to help those kids. It's a great job you're dong there matie!! Being involved in things like that can really change people's lives.