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Do you think some parents take youth sports to seriously?
My son is on a youth bowling league with two other boys. All are between the ages of 8 and 12. One of the parents is constantly yelling at their son and criticizing him. It's makes all the boys terribly uncomfortable. I tell my son it doesn't matter how well he does as long as he has fun. Do you think some parents take youth sports to seriously?
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As a former coach for junior cheerleading, I would say yes. I had many cheerleaders who were forced to join the team by their parents (thus making them less interested in actually participating). I had parents who would stand behind me and critique their daughters, "You aren't loud enough!", "If you don't get it together, you are going to lose it for the team at competition!"
I noticed the same thing when it came to the young football players. Some who were as young as 5 years old. The parents made it seem as though winning simple youth football games gave their children an opportunity in the NFL. The parents would yell at the coaches for not pushing the kids hard enough. I've seen parents force their kids back on the field after their child had an injury or breathing issues. I've known kids whose parents forced them to prep for games for 2-3 hours before a game actually started. This prep often consisted of plenty of water, rest and stretching however it took kids away from working on homework, school projects or normal down time that children usually have.
When I was involved in youth sports, it was fun and we were taught to cherish the experience and to work as a team. Now, it is all about being the best, whose kid is better and winning (for the most part).
I noticed the same thing when it came to the young football players. Some who were as young as 5 years old. The parents made it seem as though winning simple youth football games gave their children an opportunity in the NFL. The parents would yell at the coaches for not pushing the kids hard enough. I've seen parents force their kids back on the field after their child had an injury or breathing issues. I've known kids whose parents forced them to prep for games for 2-3 hours before a game actually started. This prep often consisted of plenty of water, rest and stretching however it took kids away from working on homework, school projects or normal down time that children usually have.
When I was involved in youth sports, it was fun and we were taught to cherish the experience and to work as a team. Now, it is all about being the best, whose kid is better and winning (for the most part).
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Absolutely.
The first problem I have is that alot of parents think kids absolutely have to be competitive and "win" in order to get anything out of sports. The problem is that they forget that the reason for participation is actually to learn teamwork and communication - as well as to promote physical health and exercise.
The second problem I have with youth sports is that kids are run into the ground. We had a kid leave our karate school because is freshman football schedule had him out on the field until almost 8pm, 5 days a week! He still had to go home and do homework. We have other kids who do 2-3 activities per day - before ever going home from school. Can they possibly be having any fun?
Parents sometimes forget that life isn't all about instant gratification, perfection, or "winning." It's also about learning to deal with disappointment in life, small and large - and doing so graciously or with dignity.
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The first problem I have is that alot of parents think kids absolutely have to be competitive and "win" in order to get anything out of sports. The problem is that they forget that the reason for participation is actually to learn teamwork and communication - as well as to promote physical health and exercise.
The second problem I have with youth sports is that kids are run into the ground. We had a kid leave our karate school because is freshman football schedule had him out on the field until almost 8pm, 5 days a week! He still had to go home and do homework. We have other kids who do 2-3 activities per day - before ever going home from school. Can they possibly be having any fun?
Parents sometimes forget that life isn't all about instant gratification, perfection, or "winning." It's also about learning to deal with disappointment in life, small and large - and doing so graciously or with dignity.
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Many parents have planned already to their children future sports activity. Responsible parents understand the importance of healthy habits gain through sports activty
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I personally think parents do take sports too seriously: youth and adult as well. It's always about winning and not much else for many parents. It should be about trying your best, having fun and not caring about the outcome. Winning isn't everything, and losing at a sport isn't the end of the world.
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