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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s a kid on my sons soccer team who shows up to practice in jeans and basically just picks grass all the time. I have no idea why he’s there or why his parents think it’s a good experience for him. It’s really sad.[/quote]

So you would prefer for them to have a son that does not play sports? [/quote]

It seems like they do have a son who doesn't play sports, they just don't want to admit it. So, yes, I would prefer that they acknowledge their son's interests and find something he wants to do. Having a son who doesn't play sports is not something shameful.[/quote]
DP.. my son is not athletic, but I make him play a sport because he needs the physical activity. I gave him choices, and told him that a team sport would be better because at least he could socialize a bit.  He's done all kinds of individual sport.

I used to not push him to sports and let him choose his activities, but that ended up with zero activities, and him on his butt all day either playing on the computer or other sedentary activities.  I decided it was time to step in.  Plus, he was getting really out of shape.  He's doing a sport he used to hate, but he's enjoying it a bit more now even though he's still not good at it. I think it helps that he is able to socialize with some of the boys.[/quote]

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