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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Homework should definitely come first.  There's no doubt about that.  Also, I believe that when you're balancing things like an occasional (i.e. twice a year) band concert or mandatory religious training, you're not making the same assessments that you would be when you're choosing the soccer game over the baseball game.

Kids are busy with all sorts of activities, but this thread was specifically directed at the number of sports teams a kid should join in any one season.  The point I was trying to make was that we shouldn't overextend our child's commitments to sports teams.  It's not fair to the team you're "dissing" that week -- even if you played for them in a separate game 3 days prior.  Make your commitments and honor them - that is all. [/quote]

I understand and I agree with you but unfortunately the system has created a situation where parents feel they have to "commit" to one sport way too early. Also it is not healthy. The good coaches realize this. They also realize a kid can't be a good athlete if they pitch from 2nd grade through high school but never works other muscles.

We are fortunate that coaches are starting to realize this. So if you do miss a lacrosse game in fall for a soccer game or a soccer game in Spring for a lacrosse game and are honest about it kids are learning a good lesson. The coach know the kid is better for having the two sports and missing one is not the end of the world.

It does translate to the real world in the future. You do not lie to your boss and call in sick because you rather golf on a beautiful 83 degree day you just say - I have Julie covering all my stuff and I have to hit the links and Julie can say I have Joe covering all my stuff I can't miss my kids field trip.

It's a better world than the dog eat dog world of the 80's.  Commitments are commitments but mental health/balance is better. [/quote]

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