OK, I am in 6th grade and I decided to quit Track. My dad thinks i am still in it since i got my t-shirt and he is asking me "when is your 1st meet?" and i dont know how to tell him because he is so proud of me and there is absolutly no way i could get back in track. How do i tell him without him getting mad at me or hurting his feelings?
2007-04-18 15:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
There is no easy way, just be honest with him and tell him you are sorry for disappointing him, but track just wasn't for you. I'm sure he will understand, and he will be proud of you no matter what you do.
2007-04-18 15:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cato 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all - why did you quit?
Second of all- do you really think leading your Dad on is not going to hurt him?
If you quit because you would like to explore new activities..or you feel it's putting too much stress on you with schoolwork and all..or something like that you should just tell him the truth.
If you quit because your bf/gf etc. wants more time w/u then you better beg the coach to get back on the team.
Either way he's gonna find out- better to hear it from you than someone else! He may be proud of you for more than you think and handling a situation with honor and respect is every parent's dream. Don't presume your dad is proud for nothing else.
Good luck and do it...right now, honestly and heart-felt. You're lucky to still have your dad- I lost mine when I was 10.Treat him right.
2007-04-18 22:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you didn't want to hurt his feelings you should have been honest at the start. Too late for that, but I think you should say something now.
The problem is one lie often leads to another and you can get to the point where its hard to stop. What are you going to do when he finds out that the first meet has been and gone, and you're still pretending? The longer you wait, the more lies are going to be told, and the harder it is going to be to earn back his trust.
He may be hurt, but I can guarantee the lies hurt more.
This is one of life's lessons you just have to learn.
2007-04-18 22:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well either way you go about it, someone will end up getting their feelings hurt. Just tell him the truth about why you quit and he should understand. Maybe you might want to suggest that there is something better you would like to do with your time. Another sport? or band? Anyway hope this helps, but just be honest! :)
2007-04-18 22:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by Whitney 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to sit down with your dad and just tell him the truth. Tell him your reasoning for quiting and get this over with sooner rather then later. Dad may be mad for a minute but he'll get over it.
2007-04-18 22:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by cheoli 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him the truth and add the fact that you want to try and find something better to do with your talents...Your trying to follow your heatr and your sorry if you hurt his feelings
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*Best of Luck*
2007-04-18 22:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by Akehsi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your father you know his expectations for you was high and you decided track wasn't for you and that you will have other opportunities to play more sports as you get older.
2007-04-18 22:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by Seductive 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be open and honest as to why you quit.
2007-04-18 22:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by mr. Bob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋