Reply to Parent Weirdness

Forum Index » Sports General Discussion

Reply to "Parent Weirdness"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's could be that they don't like you or your child, but without meeting you and without even asking what sport you're talking about, I'm guessing it's competitiveness, ie, wanting to make sure their child has an extra advantage.  While many parents will be forthcoming, there's minority who feel that they have to hid whatever they're doing or else their child will lose their advantage over the competition for team spots, playing time, etc.playing [/quote]

The crazy thing is that one of the parents apparently said they don't share because I am being competitive.  They think I am stressful and would rather not deal with it.  [/quote]

You kind of have your answer then, don't you? Don't worry about what others are doing. There are TONS of extra training opportunities out there. Do what is best for you and your child and stop worrying about what others are doing. [/quote]

OP has serious FOMO.  Common in this Type A area (what are they doing??? we better jump on it or we'll miss out??? will that get my kid noticed??, etc). This is why we keep it to ourselves.  I hate that nonsense.   And, having those types in your training group is the worst.

AGREE: worry about your own kid/situation.  Comparing yourself to others only places limits on you.[/quote]

On the flip side I have met plenty of parents that have a solid player and just oblivious to the sport the kids are playing.  Not all parents are living through their kids...  When they do realize parents are doing extra it is common to ask a question or inquire.  Some parents share others dont.  It does require some level of research but for sure plenty of camps and training for folks willing to pay.
[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics