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Originally Posted by snowflakemom
I have daughters in elementary and middle school. We're figuring out how to juggle schedules and finding it tough since both my husband and I work. For any other moms out there, how much is enough extracurricular activities and how much is too little? We're exhausted and just wondering if all the energy and transportation craziness is worth it. Each of my daughters does two activities so it doesn't seem like that much but it adds up. We do carpool but it still seems like we're always on the run.
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I don't think there's a set number when it comes to extracurriculars. It's all about what a family can manage/afford.
Your kids are still young, so they're still trying to figure out what they want to do. When I was young, there were a few years where I was doing dance, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, and participating in Odyssey of the Mind. I'm not sure how my parents did it, especially because I also have a brother who was participating in his own activities.
However, once I got to high school, I realized that my real passion was swimming, and all the other sports were dropped. And by that point, I was driving a car and my parents didn't have to drive me all over town. How old is the daughter in middle school? Is she nearing the driving age? Will she soon be able to drop off and pick up your younger daughter when you and your husband need some help?
Again, it's really up to you at this point. Carpools definitely help, but you're still going to have to deal with feeling like a chauffeur from time to time.