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re: My Son - Seeing the Season Through They Eyes of a Kid
Posted on 8/26/09 at 2:10 am to pitbull20
Posted on 8/26/09 at 2:10 am to pitbull20
quote:Don't "LAUGH OUT LOUD" too much...Someone elses kid will level your's sooner than later. It never ceases to amaze me how many dads "live vicariously" through their kids.
FWIW he is a scrawny thing but is planting kids in practice. All the parents seem to be put off a bit that he hits hard....Oh Well LOL
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Posted on 8/26/09 at 2:41 am to NEMESIS
it sounds like its just something to be proud of, lay off!
Posted on 8/26/09 at 5:16 am to AlaTiger
Hey thats awesome AlaTiger. Good luck to you guys, sounds like you are gonna have a lot of fun.
Posted on 8/26/09 at 7:12 am to AlaTiger
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Thought we might try the real thing next year. I just thought he'd have more fun with the older kids this way. It is about him having fun
Sounds good! If he does play and your around Mobile, take him to Municiple Park to play for the Raiders! He will learn from the best! Several LSU players and lots of Ala/Auburn players have came from that park.
Always undefeated and beat most parks by 50pts or more!!
Good luck!
Posted on 8/26/09 at 7:51 am to slutiger5
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just dont be his coach.
How about if you think your kid is not getting a fair shake?
Posted on 8/26/09 at 8:49 am to Dry Hands Man
Every parent lives vicariously through their children - whether it's sports or the first time at the zoo, circus, Tiger Stadium or whereever. It's part of being a parent.
The problem arises when the parent forces his will on his child rather than letting the child summon his own enthusiasm or desire for the sport.
That's when the problems start, and I'm sure we've all seen those dads (and mothers - let's not forget them. They can be just as bad.)
IMO, teach them to love the sport. Enjoy football with your son. Sounds like he's already having a great time with it.
The problem arises when the parent forces his will on his child rather than letting the child summon his own enthusiasm or desire for the sport.
That's when the problems start, and I'm sure we've all seen those dads (and mothers - let's not forget them. They can be just as bad.)
IMO, teach them to love the sport. Enjoy football with your son. Sounds like he's already having a great time with it.
Posted on 8/26/09 at 8:58 am to augustbengal
"The problem arises when the parent forces his will on his child rather than letting the child summon his own enthusiasm or desire for the sport."
+1 on this!
Before being too critical about AlaTiger practicing the sweep with his kid, realize that some kids from an early age like to play ball in a more structured, focused way than others. I am all for free play, etc., but you gotta know the kid. If AlaTiger's boy wants to practice running the sweep, then toss him the ball!
+1 on this!
Before being too critical about AlaTiger practicing the sweep with his kid, realize that some kids from an early age like to play ball in a more structured, focused way than others. I am all for free play, etc., but you gotta know the kid. If AlaTiger's boy wants to practice running the sweep, then toss him the ball!
Posted on 8/26/09 at 9:14 am to N.O. via West-Cal
sounds like the little man is going to enjoy it. As it has been said, let his desire guide you both, not yours. I trust you both will have fun!
I personnally plan to keep all of my football history hidden from my sons until the day comes that they have decided on their own what path they will take. Whether they be band nerds, quiz bowl champs, or football studs matters not to me, only that they are happy and do their best. (disclaimer: my kids are physical freaks of nature and the 2 year old is referred to as "retirement plan")
I personnally plan to keep all of my football history hidden from my sons until the day comes that they have decided on their own what path they will take. Whether they be band nerds, quiz bowl champs, or football studs matters not to me, only that they are happy and do their best. (disclaimer: my kids are physical freaks of nature and the 2 year old is referred to as "retirement plan")
Posted on 8/26/09 at 10:45 am to Dry Hands Man
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How about if you think your kid is not getting a fair shake?
Every parent thinks that. And every parent thinks their son should start or play.
Most of the time, its just the parent blinders they have on.
Posted on 8/26/09 at 11:12 am to augustbengal
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The problem arises when the parent forces his will on his child rather than letting the child summon his own enthusiasm or desire for the sport.
That's when the problems start, and I'm sure we've all seen those dads
This thread got me thinking -- My dad was on a La. HS state championship FB team (1943), and always told me to play because I wanted to play, not because he had played. I had the fortune of playing on a La. State HS football State runner-up team. I have a 16yo son, and told him the same thing. He tried football one year in middle-school, I think to prove to himself that he could handle it. He's since tried rugby (I played rugby for about 20 years--and told him the same thing -- don't play because you think I want you to.)
Now my 18 yo daughter, as an entering college freshman, has decided she wants to try to play women's rugby. I told her the same thing.
Posted on 8/26/09 at 1:47 pm to Ray Ray Rodman
Well i wanted him to really learn the game and enjoy playing plus he wanted to continue playing flag because i guess he wasnt ready. I think that people underestimate the great benifits of kids playing flag because they really learn technique,positions and plays while still enjoy being a kid.We didnt have flag when i was growing up lol,too old,but its great for kids ,good luck
Posted on 8/26/09 at 2:49 pm to smash williams
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I played organized ball too but backyard ball with your friends and kin folks is much better IMO.
+1
I remember coming home full of mud, snotty nosed, cut up and bruised, but had the biggest smile on my face and ready to do it all over again the next day!
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