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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, thanks for the responses. He is playing for himself as I made it clear he isn't playing for anyone but himself. I have relaxed on pushing him significantly as I know that can push a kid away even further. He still loves games and hates practice (nothing new here) but I try to explain that only through hard work in practice will he A. Get playing time, B. Get better. He loves watching soccer and is always updating me on whats happening with scores and transfers etc. He does not play fortnite and we are strict on screen time. As one pp mentioned, i'll give it some time to see where he's at by end of fall.

As a parent, It's hard not to push your child knowing they can be so much better at something but then walk the fine line of not overdoing it...[/quote]

I was a PP with a talented son, and you are absolutely right. It is incredibly difficult to watch a child squander talent, especially if you think it is due to an aversion to working hard. But honestly, sometimes what seems lazy is fear,  insecurity, or a lack of passion that other kids have. That's perfectly fine. In a perfect world, our passions and talents would align, but that is not always the case.

By the way, how old is your son? Soccer is a really hard sport during those U-12/13 and even beyond years when some boys have grown and gone through puberty and others aren't even started. That can contribute to reduced interest.[/quote]

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