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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. We do play up his strengths and non-athletic talents. I guess I just think basic physical abilities are important to have. He has weaknesses in academic areas that we keep working on so that he has basic competence. I feel we should do that with sports too, rather then closing it out early. If he isn't playing recreational, non-competitive sports later, I want it to be because he doesn't want to, not because he doesn't feel he can. I would want the same for my daughter.

I sincerely admire his strengths and encourage his passions. But i do think part of my job is helping to round out his skills and interests. I will look into more individualized physical activities.

I agree that it is also worth talking to the camp about the teasing to see if it has gone too far. [/quote]

What kinds of weaknesses in academic areas? Are you working with him on reading and math basics because those are global things that he'll need to be able to pursue what interests him, or are you drilling him on the details of the civil war even though he doesn't care for history and doesn't have a great head for remembering facts and dates? To give him a basic competence in sports, expose him to different things so he understands what's involved, but then back off. If a sport piques his interest, then he'll be motivated to work harder on the necessary skills (throwing a football, passing a soccer ball, fielding a baseball, etc.) because *he* wants to do it. And make sure you're exposing him to non-team sports, where he can progress at his own pace without the pressure of letting down a team if he's not as skilled as other players.

But then you need to let him decide who he is. He doesn't need to learn how to shoot a free throw in order to decide he's just not interested in basketball.[/quote]

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