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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two kids who play baseball.

One practices everyday and is the best player on his team and probably the league. The other couldn't care any less about baseball and won't practice.

What would be the point of pushing the one who doesn't want to practice? He doesn't care and it would only make him resent me. [/quote]

I have a feeling you’re signing up the kid for baseball even though he has no interest for baseball.   Have you ever looked beyond sports for your kids who’s not liking baseball?   There’s a whole big world out there beyond sports where kids have activities that they love.  [/quote]

It's normal for parents to sign their kids up for things they enjoy and then course-correct over time.  My last kid is not an athlete, unlike their parents and siblings.  We had enough points of reference to figure this out early and get them on a softer course with recreation-level sports to stay healthy, and it turns out they love theater and art.  And honestly, it's a relief to be off the youth sports treadmill with my youngest.  I am so tired. [/quote]

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