Anyone dislike having their kids in organized sports?
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yes when
"oh, we don't keep score"
coed
"participation" trophies
I don’t have kids yet, but I can say that I got tremendous value out of them growing up. I played through high school. Additionally, I find that employees that played high level athletics are far more disciplined and hard working than those that did not. True meritocratic competition without all the pomp, circumstance, and virtue signaling that pro sports has become was definitely a net plus in my life.
It all comes down to the coach. Some will perpetuate a toxic culture, others will foster teamwork and be one of the kids top supporter.
Thanks, I am coaching my 4yo i like this description
Nope
🙋♀️ Small town youth sports politics have kept our kid out of it. They also practice and have games going on until 9 or after during the week and that's a deal breaker. Kid's bedtime has only recently gone from 7:30 to 8:30. But "muh sportsball" is such a huge thing here that he feels left out.
I have been wrestling with most of this. My youngest is happy to play, my eldest is a powerhouse but chooses not to go on travel teams cause “that's too much soccer” according to her. So it's a balance they are happy with.
It's so hard to find a balance, glad your kiddos have. Most of the kids I've asked if they're liking it say they wish it was over, lol. The toxic parents are definitely the problem.
I thought about it, but every sports guy around, especially those who reached high levels, told me not to.👀