Youth Soccer Burn out Parent addition

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Your kid is 17. You do not need to go to every single practice or game.

I wouldn't miss my teen's games. These days will be over before you know it.

And your life will be over too. Are you going to look back and remember that you made every single game on your death bed? Probably not…

LOL. Everyone, while other deathbed, wishes they had more time to spend with love ones.

Countless professional athletes say how appreciative they are that their parents attend all of their games. Some even indicate that they wish their father was still alive to witness their achievements.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, the time driving my kids (and sometimes their friends) to/from is great quality conversation and/or eavesdropping time. I actually value it.

That said, I hear you, OP. I am also not heartbroken when things occasionally get rained out. 😊

[Anonymous]

Skip the practices at that age. Games only.

[Anonymous]

Edition, not addition

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Anonymous wrote:Edition, not addition

Thank you Karen

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone else just get tired of games every weekend all year long?

I love watching my U-17 DD play soccer, but sometimes I just get tired of the practices games travel etc… My DD puts in lots of work, stays busy with soccer over the summer and during HS plays for her club as well…Papa just needs a break

Anyone else get burnt out by years long soccer?

Put it into perspective. You are almost done. When its gone you will miss it.

[Anonymous]

OP - I have a U13 travel player and am feeling the burnout. Not sure I have it in me to get to U17, but will continue to support my player as long as they want to play.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps i'm in the other spectrum. I love watching my kids play and even practice if its a scrimmage. My two kids in travel are in their early teens and I already know that time is flying so fast and that I somehow miss them playing when they are right in front of me playing(maybe pre-depression lol). I know I will miss it VERY much once they finish their soccer careers.

[Anonymous]

By all means take a break for a few days. We all get tired of parenting once in a while. But then think how LUCKY you are to be able to do it. How many parents would give anything to get to attend more practices/games with their kids but they have jobs that don’t allow it, or are suffering with poor health, or have other family responsibilities, can’t afford it, or maybe they tried desperately but weren’t able to have kids or their kid isn’t healthy enough to play soccer, or god forbid their kid died at a young age. You are so lucky appreciate what you have and it will be over before you know it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By all means take a break for a few days. We all get tired of parenting once in a while. But then think how LUCKY you are to be able to do it. How many parents would give anything to get to attend more practices/games with their kids but they have jobs that don’t allow it, or are suffering with poor health, or have other family responsibilities, can’t afford it, or maybe they tried desperately but weren’t able to have kids or their kid isn’t healthy enough to play soccer, or god forbid their kid died at a young age. You are so lucky appreciate what you have and it will be over before you know it

Wow. You are so right! Soccer parents should feel very blessed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By all means take a break for a few days. We all get tired of parenting once in a while. But then think how LUCKY you are to be able to do it. How many parents would give anything to get to attend more practices/games with their kids but they have jobs that don’t allow it, or are suffering with poor health, or have other family responsibilities, can’t afford it, or maybe they tried desperately but weren’t able to have kids or their kid isn’t healthy enough to play soccer, or god forbid their kid died at a young age. You are so lucky appreciate what you have and it will be over before you know it

agreed

[Anonymous]

Heck yes I get sick of it. I love my DS and love his passion but it’s hours and hours a week of my life. And no it’s not all for pedicures. Reading and exercising or seeing my own friends or travel besides soccer is also welcome for a balanced life. We all make sacrifices and we all love our kids. Doesn’t mean the grind of it all doesn’t lead to burn out. When I feel that way I try to take breaks from it if I can. I personally see lots of parents losing perspective when they hyper scrutinize every practice and game for their U10 player etc. and that too gets exhausting, just being around that panic. I am looking forward to the teen driving years when their is less parental influence and nonsense. We do it for them, but it does shape the whole family schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heck yes I get sick of it. I love my DS and love his passion but it’s hours and hours a week of my life. And no it’s not all for pedicures. Reading and exercising or seeing my own friends or travel besides soccer is also welcome for a balanced life. We all make sacrifices and we all love our kids. Doesn’t mean the grind of it all doesn’t lead to burn out. When I feel that way I try to take breaks from it if I can. I personally see lots of parents losing perspective when they hyper scrutinize every practice and game for their U10 player etc. and that too gets exhausting, just being around that panic. I am looking forward to the teen driving years when there is less parental influence and nonsense. We do it for them, but it does shape the whole family schedule.

Be careful what you wish for. Teen driving years bring a whole bunch of other concerns.

[Anonymous]

PP here from 11:22. I know I have a teen that drives. I’m just looking forward to less parental craziness when kids are more independent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Edition, not addition

Thank you Karen

You're welcome, Darflavius.