I have 3 kids that hate math. Regardless of this, they have to go to math class everyday. For DS6, his "math" is Karate. He wanted to take it, but when he found out that everyone else was better than him (he's not terribly coordinated)he wanted to quit. It has helped him understand that although he is amazing at many things, others have strengths where he doesn't. It's the first time in his life that his intellect doesn't help much.
It was a rude awakening for him, but it has taught him that not everything comes easy. Now that he knows I'm not going to let him quit, he has begun to put forth some effort and is enjoying the classes.
