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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What does it matter? She's getting exercise, enjoying the outdoors, learning the values of being a team player and good sportsmanship. Leave her alone and let her enjoy herself and get these benefits.

Why parents have to act like every kid is going to be some sports star is beyond me. There are so many benefits here. Don't spoil it for her.[/quote]

This. She's 8. The focus should be on making sure she's having fun.[/quote]

OP here. Her enjoyment of the game has increased in proportion to her skills. She was not enthusiastic in her first year, when she was a beginner. But after discovering that rapid improvement is possible with regular practice, she is excited each time we head to a practice or game.

As an attentive parent, I have good understanding of my child: her emotions, her fears, her weaknesses, her strengths. What seems to work best for her is a gentle push now and then, rather than simply letting her walk away from a challenge. Walking away doesn't make her happier. She likes to meet challenges and overcome them, but sometimes she needs a bit of gentle pressure to ensure that she doesn't give up. So, I have no plans to change my parenting and coaching approach with her. We have a good, solid, happy relationship, and I think I'm helping her grow as a person by teaching her how to identify areas that need improvement, and then finding ways to gradually improve.

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