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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I disagree with the PP  - think a parent's job is to play to your child's strengths.[/b] And to the OP, I have two amazing boys - neither do team sports. One does only individual sports (gymnastics) and the other does chorus/theater, which is amazingly team and group oriented. It's OK (although it was hard for us when my older DS quit the neighborhood soccer team). It wasn't hard for my son (who didn't like soccer) but my neighbors couldn't believe we weren't making him do it just to stay friends with everyone.  My DS is quite happy doing what he picked though.[/quote]

I'll agree to disagree, while yes encouraging what your child is good at and praising this is important it is equally important to show them that putting themselves out there and trying something new isn't something to be afraid of. You should also try to steer/nudge them away from unhealthy choices, like laziness, social shyness, etc. I'm not talking about pushing them off a ledge...just some guidance. [/quote]

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