 The Farrar children were all engaged in activities outside the home . Timothy played both soccer and ice hockey , while Kate was a ballerina with the State Ballet of Missouri by the age of ten . During this time , Farrar worked long hours and Green accompanied the children to their activities , though perception of her by other parents at the activities varied — some felt she was a supportive mother , while others believed she drove her children too hard and put down their efforts too often . 
