What were you encouraged to do growing up?

CrazyKell · 11-24-2009, 03:56 PM

Hokie posted in another thread that she was encouraged to play the clarinet growing up. That made me wonder what others might have been encouraged (or forced) to participate in growing up.

For me, it was figure skating (until I was 15 baby!!!

) and piano lessons.

I am eternally grateful for my musical skills now but at the time I wasn't impressed. I just wasn't that committed but now I see the value in it and play every chance I get.

Sports wise I was interested in riding (horses), soccer, and hockey. I eventually got into horses and competed up until I was 21 but that was all on my own dime and own time.

sherri_chickie · 11-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Piano lessons, swimming lessons, anything sports wise I wanted to do. Piano was the one that was pushed on me when I had had enough though, now I wish I could play better.. need to remember.. "Mom knows best"

neebelung · 11-24-2009, 04:04 PM

My Gramma was very much a supporter of the arts (both literally/financially, and then fostering that love in me)...

8 years of piano lessons (which I still regret quitting)
Journalism classes
Photography classes
Art classes

And the general idea of conservation - water, electricity, the environment (recycling, etc...)

I owe my appreciation for all of these things to my Gramma, definitely....

Cutty72 · 11-24-2009, 04:11 PM

I was encouraged (read forced) to help out with the farming and cattle. Granted I did (and still do) really enjoy this type of work.

As for school things... I was never forced to do anything. I was encouraged to do things such as speech, drama, and choir. (which is where I hit it off with the ladies) and I was allowed to play sports as I wanted, except football. Didn't get into that until my Sr year. Mom was afraid I would get hurt, and Dad wanted me on the farm to help with harvest.

I feel very fortunate that I attended a small school and was able to be part of all these extra cirrucular activities regardless of talent or having money or a "name".

HokieDNA01 · 11-24-2009, 04:11 PM

Well I should add that I played Clarinet, Bassoon and Mellophone through college (total band geek). The clarinet was not really by choice...I wanted the French horn but it was too expensive. I also played softball and field hockey in jr. high/high school. My parents were very supportive of all my activities....just wish they were as cool as Azooom and put me on a bike early on. They knew I loved motorcycles but just thought it was a "phase"

Rider · 11-24-2009, 04:14 PM

Encouraged? My aunt bought me a rifle(.22lr) when I was 6 so I guess that could count as encouragement. My parents never pushed anything on us other than eating vegetables and doing well in school.

CrazyKell · 11-24-2009, 04:16 PM

Well I played field hockey and did various other things. But they were not encouraged by my parents at all.

Piano was not just encouraged but a requirement, as was figure skating. I'm not unhappy that I had the experiences, I just wish my parents had taken the time to ask me what I wanted.

I forgot to add jazz/tap was in that as well but that was done after a season thank god!

Particle Man · 11-24-2009, 04:30 PM

Percussion - I liked it though so it was okay.

And Martial Arts because I was a little prick when I was younger

(ended up liking that too and got into teaching)

Phenix_Rider · 11-24-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Encouraged? My aunt bought me a rifle(.22lr) when I was 6 so I guess that could count as encouragement. My parents never pushed anything on us other than eating vegetables and doing well in school.

Yup... Pretty well the only constant was "Go To College!"
Everything else was "Have fun. Don't get hurt...too bad."

Bluestreak · 11-24-2009, 04:50 PM

Strongly encouraged (read forced) to participate in band. Faked playing the trombone for 6 years. Never could read a note. Something that as adult, I do wish I would have learned.

Also strongly encouraged follow my old man's footsteps and join the wrestling team. I did enjoy it and turned out to be pretty good at it.

Also played tennis and football.

Growing up on a farm (still live on one) I was REQUIRED to help out. I never minded doing the work and like Cutty, I still do it to this day. In fact, I have cows to feed now.

11-24-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	What were you encouraged to do growing up? Hokie posted in another thread that she was encouraged to play the clarinet growing up. That made me wonder what others might have been encouraged (or forced) to participate in growing up. For me, it was figure skating (until I was 15 baby!!! ) and piano lessons. I am eternally grateful for my musical skills now but at the time I wasn't impressed. I just wasn't that committed but now I see the value in it and play every chance I get. Sports wise I was interested in riding (horses), soccer, and hockey. I eventually got into horses and competed up until I was 21 but that was all on my own dime and own time.

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HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Well I should add that I played Clarinet, Bassoon and Mellophone through college (total band geek). The clarinet was not really by choice...I wanted the French horn but it was too expensive. I also played softball and field hockey in jr. high/high school. My parents were very supportive of all my activities....just wish they were as cool as Azooom and put me on a bike early on. They knew I loved motorcycles but just thought it was a "phase" __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold) Last edited by HokieDNA01; 11-24-2009 at 04:20 PM..

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Percussion - I liked it though so it was okay. And Martial Arts because I was a little prick when I was younger (ended up liking that too and got into teaching) __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-24-2009, 04:50 PM	#10
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	Strongly encouraged (read forced) to participate in band. Faked playing the trombone for 6 years. Never could read a note. Something that as adult, I do wish I would have learned. Also strongly encouraged follow my old man's footsteps and join the wrestling team. I did enjoy it and turned out to be pretty good at it. Also played tennis and football. Growing up on a farm (still live on one) I was REQUIRED to help out. I never minded doing the work and like Cutty, I still do it to this day. In fact, I have cows to feed now. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

11-24-2009, 04:00 PM	#2
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	Piano lessons, swimming lessons, anything sports wise I wanted to do. Piano was the one that was pushed on me when I had had enough though, now I wish I could play better.. need to remember.. "Mom knows best"

11-24-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	My Gramma was very much a supporter of the arts (both literally/financially, and then fostering that love in me)... 8 years of piano lessons (which I still regret quitting) Journalism classes Photography classes Art classes And the general idea of conservation - water, electricity, the environment (recycling, etc...) I owe my appreciation for all of these things to my Gramma, definitely....

11-24-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Encouraged? My aunt bought me a rifle(.22lr) when I was 6 so I guess that could count as encouragement. My parents never pushed anything on us other than eating vegetables and doing well in school.

11-24-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Well I played field hockey and did various other things. But they were not encouraged by my parents at all. Piano was not just encouraged but a requirement, as was figure skating. I'm not unhappy that I had the experiences, I just wish my parents had taken the time to ask me what I wanted. I forgot to add jazz/tap was in that as well but that was done after a season thank god!