I am the single mother of a five year old boy who is very sensitive. His dad died when he was too young to remember, so it's just the two of us, and he has a lot of female influence. (teachers,etc) He is very close with his G-pa, and uncle who try to be male role models. They teach him how to play sports, but my son becomes agittated when he cannot be instantly good at things. I have tried to get him into community sports, scouting, teams, etc., all of which my son desperately wants to participate in. but when he plays, he tantrums throwing the bat or himself on the ground. I have talked about practicing, and patience, and good sportsmanship, but to no avail. He wants to keep doing activities, but coaches and other kids have a hard time with him. I can tell he's hurt and frustrated, and he wants badly to be able to do what other boys his age find so easy. Do I keep him out of sports until he can socially adapt? Keep him in and let him keep trying? How about my embarassment at the games
2006-06-16
15:10:45
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