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[quote=Anonymous]As a first-generation immigrant Asian mom, I can relate. My daughter played lacrosse for nine years and was almost always one of the only one or two Asian players on the team—until high school. I never really connected with the other parents, who were mostly UMC white women, but it didn’t bother me. What mattered most was that my daughter loved the sport, made Captain of the varsity team in junior year, and earned Second Team All-District honors in high school two years in a row. She didn’t continue playing in college, but those years of sports helped her build a strong body and mind and shaped her character.

My son has played soccer for 12 years and is now trying to play in college. Like his sister, he’s almost always in the minority on the field. I got along better with the soccer parents, but still didn’t make close friends outside the team. I never really felt left out, though—I’m comfortable being on my own. In fact, watching him playing an exciting weekend game in a quiet and peaceful way was something I looked forward to all week.

In the end, I’m just grateful my kids had the chance to grow up with sports and develop a lifelong habit of staying active, unlike many kids back in my country. Over the years, we’ve built an incredible bond through their athletic journeys. I do my best to support their teams, but I’ve never cared much about fitting in with the other parents—and that’s perfectly fine with me.[/quote]

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