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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My complaint is that the summer practices go all summer. In June and July, you have the summer leagues that supposedly have nothing to do with the school (wink, wink - it's nonsense, because they are school teams, and play against other schools that they play throughout the year).  Then start practices. When are you supposed to take a family vacation? Or let your kid go away for camp or some other opportunity?  Since when did H$ Athletics become so competitive that kixs have to pafticipate all year round or miss out on being on the,team?!?![/quote]

This is a very good lesson for your kids. You prioritize. Life will always have conflict. Do you take the big project and miss taking my kid to college. Hey that is your choice.

I have 2 college athletes and 1 that plays for fun.

We miss stuff because sometime you miss stuff. Family vacation and camps come first (within reason) we are not planning a vacation during tryouts.

Sometimes the coach gets miffed, just like your boss might get miffed when you plan a vacation an all of a sudden there is something at work (there is always "something at work"). Sometimes you need to leave at 5 for family even if there is an issue. Sometime you miss family dinners because work needs you more.

HS is when kids need to learn to manage these conflicting expectation.

If you miss the 1st day of school, the 2nd day  you approach your teacher,[b] "sorry, I had early release, can I meet you after school to get what I missed".[/b] That is a life skill they need to learn.

Guess what ... kids that play more and work harder at sports get more playing time. Kids that study more and work harder at school get higher SAT scores. That is the way life works. [/quote]

Best post of the day. I played a sport in high school all year round (club for 8 months / year, high school for 3-4 months/year) and eventually was a D1 full scholarship athlete. I don't say that to toot my horn (because who cares) but to say I've BTDT.  These skills learned in HS and college have been INVALUABLE.  Organization, prioritization, maturity were key. I missed classes in HS and college. You have to be an adult, figure out a way to make it up, be disciplined, and get it done just like every other student.

Is it a bit ridiculous to have a meet on the first day?  Yes.  Will it force the (albeit 13 yo) kid to learn how to approach the teacher, talk about the class, take a proactive approach?  Yes.[/quote]

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