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[quote=Anonymous][quote]If your DS came home from his travel soccer practice complaining that all his teammates were telling him he sucked, what advice would you give him? He’s 11.

It honestly sounded harmless, and we told him to toughen up. But I’m torn on telling the coach to watch out as my DS said the coach wasn’t around when this was happening. My husband thought I was crazy.

Is this just to be expected as he gets older and things become more compatible? I don’t want to be that mom, but part of me thinks the coach needs to watch out for this.[/quote]

I think you should talk to the coach but I am not sure that will completely fix the issue, if it wasn't friendly teasing (which is may have been if he just had an off day or practice).  It will probably stop the overt issue of the other kids telling him he sucked, but honestly, if he is not on the same level as the rest of the players, it is going to be a situation that isn't much fun.  Kids definitely won't tell him he sucks or be overtly man if the coach does not tolerate that (which he absolutely should not), but it is going to be hard to make friends on a competitive team as a weaker player.  [/quote]

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