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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can't the sister ask the coach what the ramifications would be for missing the game up front/essentially ask for son to be excused?  I think the son can deal with the fallout. Challenges and frustrating situations are part of life. So are family and celebrations![/quote]

HS coaches don't talk to parents in general. The kids are suppose to do all the negotiating for themselves. They are in HS not Kindergarten.[/quote]

So parents are expected to spend all this time fundraising, paying for stuff, going to games, supporting the team...and they can't talk to the coach???  Is s/he a King?? That is seriously effed up.  This no pain, no gain mentality is bad for kids and creates assholes with screwed up priorities.  Seriously sad. I feel bad for the nephew missing his aunt's wedding.  That's a hole in his life that being present at just another game of hundreds is never going to fill.  Seriously distorted priorities here.  Sorry OP.  You'll be fine.  The loss is to your nephew.  I think you should talk to your sister and let her know how you feel.  Ask her if she and her son can talk to the coach.  Plan and simple.[/quote]

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