I feel like a a$$...my son and baseball.

07-02-2009, 09:59 AM

We let the boys play whatever they wanted. Only deal was, once you start a season, you finish the season. Went through soccer, tee-ball, football and indoor roller hockey. One season each (and they were not happy about finishing the season in a couple of those).

Ice hockey they loved and still do.

I'm big on effort as well. That's all I ever asked of the boys.

Just remember that if he enjoys what he's doing the effort is there. If he doesn't.....well, kids are no different than us in that regard.

MajorCaptSilly · 07-02-2009, 10:04 AM

I pushed my son too hard as a young one. It took a long time to heal the wounds. Now, as a 15-year-old he's found that basketball is his passion and needs no pushing. He still has issues playing hard for coaches and teams he doesn't like and I know exactly where he gets it from! I do believe they need a push sometimes and sometimes you just have to let them find their own way. It's a very deilcate balance that I think parents have to learn as they go. There's no manual for it.

MCS

e-man67 · 07-02-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I pushed my son too hard as a young one. It took a long time to heal the wounds. Now, as a 15-year-old he's found that basketball is his passion and needs no pushing. He still has issues playing hard for coaches and teams he doesn't like and I know exactly where he gets it from! I do believe they need a push sometimes and sometimes you just have to let them find their own way. It's a very deilcate balance that I think parents have to learn as they go. There's no manual for it.

MCS

Man you said it! Delicate balance is right! I am glad I brought this up...it is interesting seeing the varying viewpoints.

Lucky_Hippo · 07-02-2009, 10:37 AM

My daughter is 6 and we tried the soccer thing last year. She loves being outside and really got into the gear, but once on the field it was pretty much over. She's also a bit "too" polite, and didn't want anything to do with being aggressive. We tried to push her a little (myself more than the wife of course), but in the end soccer just wasn't her thing. Kids have a lot more opportunities and endeavors thrown their way then we did. I have to remind myself of that, and remember to let her forge her own path instead of just following mine.

I hope your boy feels better soon!

e-man67 · 07-02-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

My daughter is 6 and we tried the soccer thing last year. She loves being outside and really got into the gear, but once on the field it was pretty much over. She's also a bit "too" polite, and didn't want anything to do with being aggressive. We tried to push her a little (myself more than the wife of course), but in the end soccer just wasn't her thing. Kids have a lot more opportunities and endeavors thrown their way then we did. I have to remind myself of that, and remember to let her forge her own path instead of just following mine.

I hope your boy feels better soon!

Soccer was brutal! I don't make him do that anymore. He is feeling much better today! Thanks!

07-02-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I pushed my son too hard as a young one. It took a long time to heal the wounds. Now, as a 15-year-old he's found that basketball is his passion and needs no pushing. He still has issues playing hard for coaches and teams he doesn't like and I know exactly where he gets it from! I do believe they need a push sometimes and sometimes you just have to let them find their own way. It's a very deilcate balance that I think parents have to learn as they go. There's no manual for it.

MCS

Meanie

MajorCaptSilly · 07-02-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Meanie

Bomb catcher.

MCS

07-02-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I feel like a a$$...my son and baseball. We let the boys play whatever they wanted. Only deal was, once you start a season, you finish the season. Went through soccer, tee-ball, football and indoor roller hockey. One season each (and they were not happy about finishing the season in a couple of those). Ice hockey they loved and still do. I'm big on effort as well. That's all I ever asked of the boys. Just remember that if he enjoys what he's doing the effort is there. If he doesn't.....well, kids are no different than us in that regard.

07-02-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: I feel like a a$$...my son and baseball. I pushed my son too hard as a young one. It took a long time to heal the wounds. Now, as a 15-year-old he's found that basketball is his passion and needs no pushing. He still has issues playing hard for coaches and teams he doesn't like and I know exactly where he gets it from! I do believe they need a push sometimes and sometimes you just have to let them find their own way. It's a very deilcate balance that I think parents have to learn as they go. There's no manual for it. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: I feel like a a$$...my son and baseball. My daughter is 6 and we tried the soccer thing last year. She loves being outside and really got into the gear, but once on the field it was pretty much over. She's also a bit "too" polite, and didn't want anything to do with being aggressive. We tried to push her a little (myself more than the wife of course), but in the end soccer just wasn't her thing. Kids have a lot more opportunities and endeavors thrown their way then we did. I have to remind myself of that, and remember to let her forge her own path instead of just following mine. I hope your boy feels better soon! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy