Chess

[anonymoose]

My mindset has always been I want to expose her to things, and whatever she decides from there I'll support.

I'm sure the dynamic changes having three vs one. Because we're one and done, I have to be mentally conscious of not putting all my aspirations on her. She is who she is.

But I like the idea of being exposed to chess. How far she wants to go will be up to her. Congrats to your boy. That's exciting.

I wish I had been encouraged with guitar. I did ok for a while self learning but never got lessons, plateaued and eventually quit.
Still play piano though.

 

[Yakuda]

Not at all. Tried after several years thinking I could still be ok at it and quickly realized it’s like laying off running for a long time, e.g., and finding out you’re starting from square one all over again.
I had to tip my king after about a half dozen moves I was so bad.

Yeah I get it. I play mostly for fun now and at my age now to keep my brain working. Also teaching myself to play the guitar as I read learning something new wards off Alzheimer's

 

[cawacko]

I wish I had been encouraged with guitar. I did ok for a while self learning but never got lessons, plateaued and eventually quit.
Still play piano though.

Can you play Sweet Home Alabama?

How early did you learn piano? I regret I didn't have my daughter play.

 

[christiefan915]

Because I don't play chess. So I suppose that doesn't help in that if she learns she won't have someone at home to play with.

How did you learn strategic thinking/game theory? My dad tried to teach me chess when I was about your daughter's age and I was bored to tears after a few sessions.

 

[cawacko]

How did you learn strategic thinking/game theory? My dad tried to teach me chess when I was about your daughter's age and I was bored to tears after a few sessions.

If you're asking about me, I didn't! Haha.

For her, I’m hoping she’ll start picking some of that up through strategy, patience, and thinking a few steps ahead. Maybe one day she’ll teach me those things.

I probably would have had the same reaction you did if my folks tried to teach me at that age!

 

[christiefan915]

If you're asking about me, I didn't! Haha.

For her, I’m hoping she’ll start picking some of that up through strategy, patience, and thinking a few steps ahead. Maybe one day she’ll teach me those things.

I probably would have had the same reaction you did if my folks tried to teach me at that age!

I took logic courses in college and that's what helped me the most. You were shown step by step ways to analytical thinking and I needed that kind of teaching.

 

[TOP]

She agreed to it, so I signed her up.

And because I have issues I had to trash talk my 8 year old. I said "you can join this club, but Daddy's still going to check mate you".

She just looked at me, shook her head, and said "you don't know how to play chess Daddy".

Touche, kid.

That's too cute....You'll have to let us know how it turns out... I bet She'll have fun... And you learn to play chess...

 

[domer76]

Any chess players here? If so, what age did you start? Do you think you benefited from it?

I've never played but I'm thinking about putting my 8 year old daughter in the chess club at school.

My buddy has his two kids doing it and he thinks it helps with strategic thinking/game theory.

I played, but not well. However, I think it’s a great game for kids to learn. Know another card game I think is great for young kids? Cribbage. Teaches them a little math and pattern recognition. Strategy too.


However, my opinion is the best gift you can give your kid is the gift of music. Have them learn an instrument. Doesn’t matter which one. I played saxophone, but I wish I would have learned piano or guitar.

 

[cawacko]

I played, but not well. However, I think it’s a great game for kids to learn. Know another card game I think is great for young kids? Cribbage. Teaches them a little math and pattern recognition. Strategy too.


However, my opinion is the best gift you can give your kid is the gift of music. Have them learn an instrument. Doesn’t matter which one. I played saxophone, but I wish I would have learned piano or guitar.

I play dominoes and Monopoly with her. Haven't done cribbage but not against doing so. Thanks for the suggestion.

I wish I had her play the piano. I've read it's great for their development. I sadly don't have a musical bone in my body. I suppose that should maybe motivate me to help her, but it hasn't.

 

[domer76]

I play dominoes and Monopoly with her. Haven't done cribbage but not against doing so. Thanks for the suggestion.

I wish I had her play the piano. I've read it's great for their development. I sadly don't have a musical bone in my body. I suppose that should maybe motivate me to help her, but it hasn't.

Music is one of those lifetime “sports”. Through playing in the various bands, I was exposed to classical, big band, jazz, rock, etc. I can now appreciate music of all generations.

Both my kids, now in their 40s, have pianos. They are probably a little rusty, but can sit and play anytime they wish.

 

[cawacko]

Music is one of those lifetime “sports”. Through playing in the various bands, I was exposed to classical, big band, jazz, rock, etc. I can now appreciate music of all generations.

Both my kids, now in their 40s, have pianos. They are probably a little rusty, but can sit and play anytime they wish.

That’s great!

I know she has music class at school, so she’s getting some exposure.

I’m more sports oriented than musical so that’s where I really focus (as well as academics of course).

But I agree with you about the benefits of musical knowledge.