Exceptions being swimming lessons (because - safety) and music lessons - because it's a good idea and they have some talent there.
I wish the "safety" thing would work - I felt the same way until I had (my) kids. We made pretty much no progress on swimming lessons until DD11 decided that she wanted to do it. Then she got herself to swim class after school, and progressed rapidly through levels, and is now a pretty competent swimmer. DS7 still won't put his ears or face under water, no matter what, so I just keep paying for level 1 classes over and over again. I think we're going to take a year or two off and try with him again when he's more interested.
