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[quote=Anonymous]Do we have the same son?  My ds exactly, same age, same academic ability (mine is in GT program), same interests in computers, etc..  and same lack of athletic ability, and he has played basketball.

DS is average size and a summer baby, so usually he is the smallest of his peers, so that doesn't help.

we have talked at length about this issue.  We stopped basketball this year due to scheduling conflicts.  I asked him if he wanted to continue, and he said he did.  But, I'm not sure how much longer he will express interest in playing because as they get older, sports becomes so much more competitive, and I think he will end up on the bench a lot more.  In previous years, they've made sure all kids play, but as they get older, that changes.

As you stated, everyone has different strengths.  Martial arts is also a sport; so is swimming.  I think team sports is great and has lots of benefits.  But, I don't think there is any benefit of having him be a part of a team sport if he is not even playing and getting the benefit of playing as a team.  Exercise is important, so I hear you about that part.  DS does swimming right now.

Has he said he wants to quit?  If so, I would let him.  If he enjoys it still, and doesn't want to quit, then let him continue.  He will learn from this experience - that he isn't good at everything, but he can still enjoy it.[/quote]

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