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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Attention Helicopter Parents. Do not become Drone parents by suggesting calling coaches in high school or college professors are a good idea. At some point, your little snowflake will be an adult. Let them become adults without your overbearing behavior.

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area." "My DC is a starting player in his varsity team and is a freshman. He would definitely be penalized for missing a tournament [b]even a practice[/b]. [b]The coach would likely tells us it's okay to attend the wedding but penalized him anyway[/b]. [b]Coaches make examples out of players to retain control. In their mind if they allow any excuse other than injury and illness, other players will take advantage and that can derail team spirit.[/b]" I would have considered it if my kid was playing on a freshman team. Making Varsity as a 14 year old is a big deal; you don't miss games." "[b]Unless the nephew has an unusually decent high school coach, there is a strong chance that he will suffer for the decision to skip the wedding[/b], especially given that this will be the first games he has ever played with the high school team. There goes his chance to make a good impression at the start of his high school career. [b]That sort of thing actually can be a make or break moment in a 14 year old's life."[/b]

Most of the above posters didn't even see a problem with this setup as if these kids have now been drafted for war and have no choice.[/quote]

we certainly see a problem, but you choose among the choices available.[/quote]

Since it directly affects your family however what are you doing to try to change things? It should be you as a parent to take the first step if you really feel there is a problem.[/quote]

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