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Do parents focus too much on children's sports?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:20 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:20 am
I think they do.
-Some parents have this idea that their child is going to make it to the big time and support them financially
-Some use it as a vanity project to compare their kids to others (and their parents)
-Some do it to live vicariously through their child because they don't have much going on in their own lives
Sports are great. Your boy Pecker was/is very athletic and excelled in high school sports. But even a young Pecker realized during high school that it was silly to put too much into it. There's an opportunity cost many fail to recognize until it's too late.
I work with some older folks (in their late 30's-40's) who spend every weekend at a softball or baseball tournament. Are their children forgoing other opportunities to be more well-rounded? I can't help but feel that a lot of these kids get out of high school and have no idea what to do with their lives because all they know is travel ball.
-Some parents have this idea that their child is going to make it to the big time and support them financially
-Some use it as a vanity project to compare their kids to others (and their parents)
-Some do it to live vicariously through their child because they don't have much going on in their own lives
Sports are great. Your boy Pecker was/is very athletic and excelled in high school sports. But even a young Pecker realized during high school that it was silly to put too much into it. There's an opportunity cost many fail to recognize until it's too late.
I work with some older folks (in their late 30's-40's) who spend every weekend at a softball or baseball tournament. Are their children forgoing other opportunities to be more well-rounded? I can't help but feel that a lot of these kids get out of high school and have no idea what to do with their lives because all they know is travel ball.
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Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:23 am to Pecker
Absolutely.
Every 80 lb overweight, former high school benchwarmer... I mean Ace wants to relive their glory days through little Jimmy's tee-ball team because they KNOW their toddler has what it takes to go pro.
Every 80 lb overweight, former high school benchwarmer... I mean Ace wants to relive their glory days through little Jimmy's tee-ball team because they KNOW their toddler has what it takes to go pro.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:24 am to Pecker
better than not playing sports and partying all the time, which is what I and all of my friends who quit sports did. 
I will encourage my kids to play golf and baseball or lacrosse, sports are great, my only worry is injuries.
I will encourage my kids to play golf and baseball or lacrosse, sports are great, my only worry is injuries.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:25 am to Pecker
Lefayette "people" do
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:25 am to Pecker
Some too much. Some not enough.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 7:26 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:27 am to Pecker
I want to put my daughter through sports
However I won't be doing the whole year round softball thing.
The child doesn't gain a wide range of gross and fine motor skills that way.
I'd much rather her learn gymnastics (not competitive until I think she's at a more appropriate age and ability), martial arts, soccer maybe.
But one sport all year round at such a young age is detrimental
However I won't be doing the whole year round softball thing.
The child doesn't gain a wide range of gross and fine motor skills that way.
I'd much rather her learn gymnastics (not competitive until I think she's at a more appropriate age and ability), martial arts, soccer maybe.
But one sport all year round at such a young age is detrimental
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:28 am to Collegedropout
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better than not playing sports and partying all the time, which is what I and all of my friends who quit sports did.
Or playing sports but not making it the focal point of your existence as a child...?
This starts at a young age, with the parents' direction.
8 year old Timmy (or D'Anquan) isn't choosing between a kegger or baseball (or basketball).
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:29 am to Pecker
Gotta be able to brag on facebook...
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:29 am to Pecker
Sometimes. You can't use absolutes to define it.
The big issue is this: does your child get their value from sports? If the answer is yes, it has gone too far.
I could argue endlessly on the value of sports but it still boils down to idolatry.
Don't allow them or yourself to see value. Opportunity? Sure, God willing.
The big issue is this: does your child get their value from sports? If the answer is yes, it has gone too far.
I could argue endlessly on the value of sports but it still boils down to idolatry.
Don't allow them or yourself to see value. Opportunity? Sure, God willing.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:30 am to Pecker
Yea the losers who put their kids through a sport year round, drive me insane.
When my kids are old enough, I will give them opportunities to play whatever they want to try. No quitting mid season. Try it, don't like it, fine, move on. I will not out a square peg through a round hole.
Parents can also try and focus on more individual oriented sports. Wrestling, gymnastics, martial arts, weight lifting, swim, tennis, golf, etc...
Maybe try and learn a sport with your child. Have something to bond over as you both learn. That way, a parent isn't over reaching volunteer or professional coaches.
When my kids are old enough, I will give them opportunities to play whatever they want to try. No quitting mid season. Try it, don't like it, fine, move on. I will not out a square peg through a round hole.
Parents can also try and focus on more individual oriented sports. Wrestling, gymnastics, martial arts, weight lifting, swim, tennis, golf, etc...
Maybe try and learn a sport with your child. Have something to bond over as you both learn. That way, a parent isn't over reaching volunteer or professional coaches.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:31 am to Pecker
quote:
I think they do.
-Some parents have this idea that their child is going to make it to the big time and support them financially
-Some use it as a vanity project to compare their kids to others (and their parents)
-Some do it to live vicariously through their child because they don't have much going on in their own lives
Sports are great. Your boy Pecker was/is very athletic and excelled in high school sports. But even a young Pecker realized during high school that it was silly to put too much into it. There's an opportunity cost many fail to recognize until it's too late.
I work with some older folks (in their late 30's-40's) who spend every weekend at a softball or baseball tournament. Are their children forgoing other opportunities to be more well-rounded? I can't help but feel that a lot of these kids get out of high school and have no idea what to do with their lives because all they know is travel ball.
I feel bad for my kids. I have stupid high expectations not for sports but for basic life necessities than seem to be fleeing youth at a staggering rate.
They will know how to write a check, check their credit score, use tinder, understand Compound Interest / APR , and change a fricking tire before they get to High School.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 7:31 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:33 am to Pecker
Yes. Most sports are a waste of time.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:33 am to Pecker
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-Some do it to live vicariously through their child because they don't have much going on in their own lives
Big part imo.
Especially bad when the parents are trash and the kid is really good at sports and nothing like them.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:34 am to 50_Tiger
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They will know how to write a check
Why?
Do you also teach them how to hook up a landline and manually rewind a cassette tape?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:34 am to Pecker
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But even a young Pecker realized during high school that it was silly to put too much into it.
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a young Pecker
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:36 am to Pecker
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Do parents focus too much on children's sports? by Pecker
I think parent's focus too much on children in general. Put them in a room with an ipad and a TV for 4 hours or so and then go have a few beers and nail your wife.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:37 am to Pecker
I want my kids to be involved in sports because of the lessons they get out of it. I am not sure how i would feel about something like travel ball (my kids are too young for that). I also want them to be well rounded people. I want to take them camping, kayaking, fishing etc. There is a balance between sports and other stuff. I am not there yet so I don't have to worry about it
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:39 am to Rossberg02
The last paragraph is most important.
This is what I will be doing once my daughter is old enough for learning individual sports.
If she wants to do a team sport, I won't let her quit during the season because she made a commitment to her team members. Once the season ends she doesn't have to do the sport ever again.
This is what I will be doing once my daughter is old enough for learning individual sports.
If she wants to do a team sport, I won't let her quit during the season because she made a commitment to her team members. Once the season ends she doesn't have to do the sport ever again.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:39 am to Collegedropout
My kid wants to play every sport available in our area. We will continue to do so until he decides he doesn't want to play anymore.
Football, baseball, soccer, golf, and basketball.
Football, baseball, soccer, golf, and basketball.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:40 am to Pecker
Of course they do. Just asking that question puts you on the retard scale.
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