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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I told him to play a winter sport. There are 3 for him to choose from but only one that interests him. I think my concern is that he is kind of a quitter historically. He does have some anxiety but he also plays it up to get his way and I feel like its time for accountability. But yes, maybe I am just frustrated and disappointed in him and should go easier. He is not a club joiner...he has said that before and also not liked them and quit.[/quote]

What is it you expect him to learn from this experience?  I don’t see the end goal here.[/quote]

Because he needs to do something. He needs to meet people and be part of things. Sports are the way he can connect. He most likely wouldn't join a club. AND because it has taken a ton of time for us to get this change in place for him and that was a firm part of the agreement.[/quote]

Why would you even want to force your kid to play some sport he doesn’t want to play?  I don’t believe the reasons these parents give that force sports on boys.   You can insist he takes all of his required classes in order to graduate.   A sport outside of gym isn’t one of them. That’s a horrible thing to do to your own child.  [/quote]

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