Modern parents treat pushing children into extracurricular activities as their duty. No ambitious adult is going to believe that their offspring is an ordinary child, and, perhaps, they are right. Any child who has found their perfect hobby can feel quite extraordinary in it. However, not all children are such enthusiasts about extracurriculars as their parents, and it may be really difficult to convince them to enroll in sports or arts. Moreover, pushing children into whatever is available can become a painful experience that is why the best reason for getting any extracurricular activity is children being excited about it in the first place.
Unlike classes, extracurricular activities are not necessary to attend if the student does not like them. In fact, children shall be rewarded for their academic success by enrolling in something they really appreciate. And parents shall know how to help kids find the precise activity which will make them satisfied. Probably, some music, film or sports star will inspire kids so that they would like to try playing basketball or piano. It is also possible that the child will be fascinated by splendid dancers or singers and would like to move in this direction.
There is always a chance that children will be inspired by their friends in choosing a hobby. Seeing their peers enrolling in guitar classes or a football team, many kids appear willing to take the same activity to have fun together. Besides, many children treat a totally new group of people distressing, and they will not agree to any activity if no friends are going take it with them.