What should I do if my child wants to quit his after-school activities?

What should I do if my child wants to quit his after-school activities?

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That could be normal, and could be developmental. My son wanted to quit boy scouts when he was in the 11th grade and I was really disappointed with that but it was appropriate for him because he had other interests. You need to find out and probe a little bit as to why he wants to, and also at the same time ask, And what will you join next? If there's is another activity he wants to join because his interests have shifted. Totally appropriate, that is ok. However, if he is avoiding social contact, if he is being threatened by neighborhood bullies because he is participating in this activity, then by probing you can find out a little bit more detail and then act accordingly.