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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anything can be an adult sport. There are plenty of people who play adult baseball or softball. Beer league hockey is popular and seems fun for those who do it. I see plenty of adult soccer and even ultimate frisbee is common in some areas. [/quote]

This is my impression too. I did one of the sports everyone says is a lifelong sport, and... I have no interest in doing it as an adult. I will never be anywhere near as good at it as I used to be and it's just kinda depressing. It's more fun to try new things now.

Just let kids do what interests them now whether it's one sport or five, as long as your schedule and finances can support it. You can't predict what you child will enjoy in a few years let alone as an adult.[/quote]

You must be a scrub [/quote]

Huh? I had a lot of success in my sport... it paid for college. I just have no interest in doing it now. A lot of former teammates actually feel the same way. Probably because it became like more of a job at that point. I'm still in good shape, just not elite athlete shape.[/quote]

:roll: [/quote]

Sorry you weren't any good. Hope you're not giving out advice on sports.[/quote]

NP but I don’t understand the eye rolls, either.  I competed in rowing at a very high level and now have little interest in doing it as an adult.  Training that much takes a toll.  I’m still very active and love to exercise but can do without the pressure.  I agree to let kids do what interests them.  My hope for my kids is that they’ll see sports as a way to build fitness and connect with others and enjoy life.  There are SO many ways to do that which don’t require early specialization.

I’m also aware of the many downsides of super early specialization and pushing kids too much.  That plays into it, too.[/quote]

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