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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wondering if parents who have younger kids that are doing well at soccer ask them to tone it down a bit when playing against friends who are not playing so much?

Our 7-year-old had his school friend over for an outdoor play date and they ended up playing soccer. Not sure if I should have intervened or said something to our kid. Seems strange to do that when I am usually telling him to try his best.

Grateful for any advice, thanks.[/quote]

I think they figure this out as they get older but it's worth reminding him that games are not fun unless they are somewhat even. I have three boys and it's taken a while (and some coaching on parents' part) but they have learned to quietly "go easy" on others to make it competitive. They are so great now with their cousins, for example, and know how to tone it down without making it obvious that they aren't trying as hard as they could. I think this kind of thing is about learning to be a good host and a good peer and it's worth encouraging your child to learn how to differentiate between the neighborhood game vs competitive games.[/quote]

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