Saturday, October 24, 2009

Child enrichment programs such as dance and singing that require parents to pony up $$$ on costumes and venue?

1-What do you think of them?


2-How can you convince these groups that parents don't want all this hooplah without having to take your kids out?


3-Are there any programs these days that consider families and don't exploit their financial resources?





There is tuition + professional costumes: $50 to over $100. + parents' financial participation in the rentals of professional forums for the kids' performance. And even though parents pay for the venue, they are required to buy tickets to see their children perform. Example: $15 per person (no discount for kids). That means for many families: $45-$60 on average to watch their children on stage for no more than 3 minutes.





Not done yet! Parents are often required to supply baked goods and concessions to sell at these events, and are not allowed to videotape their kids' performance. Another $25 for a generic DVD that the program puts together!
Child enrichment programs such as dance and singing that require parents to pony up $$$ on costumes and venue?
We go through the park district. A lot cheaper. The costumes were $35-$50, but we only paid like $15 a month for once a week sessions.





They do have a generic dvd, but most people just tape their kids part themselves.





And the performance cost $2 per person.





I would love to put my daughter in a fancy thing like you mention above, but can't swing it that way.





We love our local park district!
Reply:Easy - you only place your child in programs that don't require that. Try local parks and recreation or the YMCA.





It's a choice - just like anything else - if your choose to put your child in those things then you are agreeing to play by their rules.





I have two daughters in cheerleading and get nickeled and dimed to death with fees/fundraisers - but my kids love it therefore I will play the game.

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