He Doesn't Want to Do It Anymore!

No. If he doesn't like it, why make him do it? He's only 4. He'll find something he likes eventually.

I wouldn't quit right yet, give it a little more time... I say that because maybe he just had a bad day. If he starts to complain about it all the time, then take him out of it. He said it was "okay" until you asked more questions, so may be it's not as bad as you think.

Before you decide, maybe you should sit in on a class or two and observe (I'm only guessing you don't now because you asked him if there were any other boys in class). How long has he been going to these classes? Could he still be nervous? Does he seem as though he likes it once he's there?

My 7 y/o was that way in daycare/preschool and is still the same way now with karate. He fights going (because he wants to stay home and play his DS and watch T.V.- I don't think so!), has a lot of fun while he is there, and then is mediocre about it when asked about it in the car on the way home ("I guess it was okay...I guess I had fun...ect.).

After you know the answer to all of these questions, then decide what you want to do. Maybe make a deal with him.....we'll try it for 6 more weeks (classes) and if you REALLY don't like it, then I will let you try something new (in our case, the something new is important otherwise he'll think he got his way and is going to sit around playing video games all night!).

If you've pre-paid anything for the classes, finish out that amount, then let him quit. There are SOOO many other activities out there. Most likely, he'll try a bunch before finding something he loves enough to commit a lot of time to. My daughter is in 4th grade and THIS YEAR has decided that swimming is the activity for her. I can't even count the number of things she's tried over the years. But swimming is the ONE THING she absolutely loves and is good at, so swimming it is. My 3rd grader is still in the process of "deciding"...

I think ANY child of EITHER sex that is not enjoying ANY class should be allowed to quit.

No, this is an optional activity. If he isn't enjoying it, quit.

Not having a same-gendered child or two in a class would probably be a deal-breaker for lots of kids. And kids aren't allowed to sign contracts for a reason – their lives change so much in relatively short periods of time, they wouldn't know what their preferences would be a month from now.

So I'd be inclined to pull a child out of a program they're not enjoying. But if you can, do sit in on a class and observe the dynamics. You may get ideas about how to reframe your questions; instead of "Do you like the class," you might try "Did you feel happy when you were doing that move?" or "Can you show me a move you practiced today?" You'd also get a sense of whether he's engaged or not. If not, then perhaps he'd do better pursuing some other activity, or even just free, imaginative play on his own terms.

did he ask to be in the class? if he didnt and doesnt like it let him quit. if he asked to take the class have him finish it, i dont want to sound like one of the competitive people but you dont want to raise a quitter

no . why make him do something he doesn't like? He is at an age where they start noticing some differences in gender and wanting to have friends. he may not feel comfortable being in this class with all girls, why force him to be in a situation he is not comfortable in

I would make him finish out the year.
Not letting him quit and activity in the middle is a great lesson to learn this early.
Right now is the time in most classes when kids start to get tired of it they get spring fever , but if they keep it up they usually in the end enjoy the rest of the classes.
We go through this every year with my two with their dance classes. They tell me about this time of year they aren't going to dance next year and time come for sign up for next year they want to do it again.

Normally I would say make him finish it so he doesn't learn that he can quit things, but he is only 4. But I think I made my son finish his flag football league when he was 4, and he still loves it - starting season 3 later this month :). I don't know. Use your best judgement. If he will remember that you let him quit, maybe no. But if you can get him doing something else, why not :).

I would have him finish out what you have paid for. and then move onto something else.

I like Melanie D's answer. He may have had a bad day. But if he continues to complain then don't make him go back. I wouldn't call it quiting though. Call it changing our minds. If we had to finish everything we started we would be pretty miserable people.

Persevering through a hard class or something challenging is different than deciding that something isn't the right fit. A child might be more willing to try new things if they thought it wasn't a full blown commitment if they decided they didn't like it.

It sounds like he wanted some boys and since it was all girls, maybe that is why.
I would have him do it a few more weeks, and likely finish out the session. Also check with some moms of boys and see if their kids wants to do it.. and that might entise your son to want to continue.

I'd get to the bottom of why he doesn't like it first. It seems you may be making an assumption that it's because he's the only boy. I'd also look into putting him in a class where there are male role models. I plan of having my b/g twins take dance. I have a big dance background and am well aware of the health and social advantages to having a hobby like dance. In addition, once boys start to like girls being able to dance is a big advantage especially in ballet. The boys get to actually touch girls in ballet. Whoo hoo. Gymnastics might be a good alternative if he really just doesn't enjoy dance as an activity.

I wouldn't make him continue, but maybe make him choose an alternative activity.

I'd have him finish the session and then move along.