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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would simply point out that evidence shows that athletes do better in school. 
It also demonstrates to (future) colleges that you have a more “well-rounded” kid.

http://news.ku.edu/2014/01/15/study-shows-high-school-athletes-performed-better-school-persisted-graduation-more-non[/quote]

Some moms misunderstand what "well rounded" means, to their detriment.

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what do you mean?    School is not the only important thing in life people!   I think the over focus comes from insecurity.  I have A/B students.  They will go to decent schools.  They are both terrible test takers.   Both have anxiety and I try very hard to put the whole school, grades thing in perspective for them.   They are also both very intelligent, interesting people with a lot of varied interests and friends.  I am not worried about them in the long run at all.   Most importantly, they are really good people that I enjoy being around and that others notice for their personalities and character.   This matters so much more to me than anything else.   And FWIW, my husband and I were good but not amazing students and did very well in our careers and in life.   This area is really screwy on this front, and I am doing all I can to put it in perspective for my kids.  [/quote]

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