Do you make your kids go to their siblings' games/events?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only on occasion.

This.

[Anonymous]

Yes. We are a family and I think its important to support one another. There are some instances where this doesn't apply for me. If one kid is sick or overwhelmed with homework, then no. If the event is really late, or has some ridiculous all day schedule (track and field), or is really, really far (over an hour away), then no. I absolutely hated it when one of my kids played baseball, but I attended all of the games because its important.

[Anonymous]

I'm the parent of only one, so I can't say, but I was the non-athlete growing up, while my sister was just the athlete star in everything. My mom never made me go to a game unless it was due to logistics, or it was a big game. I was never forced to actually watch or cheer, mainly bc I didn't care for any sports and my parents knew this, and so did my sister. I usually brought my homework or hung out with another friend that was there during the games.

[Anonymous]

it is a necessary part of the socialization of children. so yes this is important. But now children and students are simply overloaded with homework and sometimes there is simply no time for hobbies and circles. Now I am getting my second education, and I have a similar situation. Writing service help me paraphrase my homework. And it really made my life easier. I think that I am not alone in this matter, and at the moment this problem is especially common, since all training has moved to the online format.

[Anonymous]

Do not force your kids to go to your siblings sports games Emmy mom made me go to my sisters when I was younger and it got to the point where I would rather gouge out my eyes then go to another sports game

[Anonymous]

Yes, whenever possible. Four times we have to divide and conquer due to birthday parties or other obligations. But by and large they go and support family members in the events.

[Anonymous]

If it’s a nice day they will go but they are not good spectators and would rather play in the playground. I can’t imagine that my son wants to see his sisters gymnastics class.

[Anonymous]

Rarely. All three are teens/tweens now and have their own activities/plans, or homework to catch up on when they are free.

When they were younger, they often loved attending and playing with kids the same age.

[Anonymous]

When I was growing up my siblings rarely if ever attended my games and more often then not my parents didn’t as they were very busy with seven kids. If I had an away game in basketball my dad always drove me but for all local games I just rode my bike. I always had my teammates to cheer me on and I was fine with that.

[Anonymous]

Rarely. The person they love showing up is their grandfather, not a sibling.

[Anonymous]

No. It is rare that both DH and I are (both) even at anyone’s game. Multiple kids who play sports + lots of divide and conquer and carpooling. There have been weekends where my kids have had (collectively) 8+ games. Just not feasible.

[Anonymous]

Talk is cheap

[Anonymous]

Make it (relatively) fair. Siblings go to each other's games/events. At least. occasionally or if it's needed to make the family schedule work. But keep the expectation fair and relatively even.

[Anonymous]

Rarely but the kids are teens/tweens and have their own things going on.

[Anonymous]

Yes, at least one game per season and other major events (recital, etc) if they are reasonably available. I don’t comment if they are on their phone if sibling is off the field but if sibling is on the field playing they should at least pretend to be interested. Both kids are in high school and have embraced this as reasonable with no complaints.