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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here- I appreciate everyone’s responses. I know most kids and people are average, but some kids are ahead developmentally or better coordinated, or did start sports at a younger age. I felt bad when my kid was told that he sucks at everything. Which isn’t true, because he is extremely kind and empathetic. He is my youngest, and I didn’t see the kindness and empathy in my older kids as much as I see in him. To be told that he sucks at everything, because he is not the best at basketball, soccer, baseball etc.. is just rude and unfair. But as a kid, he does ask, what am I good at? Do I really suck at everything? He is only 8.

Yes we did move to the best school district, and in hindsight might not have been the best decision.[/quote]

Don’t put him in so many activities.  He wouldn’t feel that way if he didn’t have so many competitions at this age.  Just play together in the yard or park and compliment him often.  He cares more about what you think at that age than anyone else.[/quote]

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