2007-08-13 03:17:11 · 16 answers · asked by bjjbrown 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Son is going in to the 8th grade and he has been playing football for 4 years and isnt very big, but when he gets to play he does good....He said that leaning to plays is really hard...And wants to quit..Me and his dad don't want him to give up and quit..
2007-08-13 03:20:46 · update #1
I read all answers today..And a few hours ago my son called me and said he was looking a football picture and said he maybe want to play now...I knew if he just thought about it long and hard he would change his mind...Thanks for all the imput on the question i PUT OUT THERE...
2007-08-13 11:56:48 · update #2
In the grand scheme of things, learning to play football isn't a particularly valuable life skill. He tried it and he doesn't like it, so why should he have to play? Encourage him to seek out an activity that he DOES like!
2007-08-13 03:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyes_bjb 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as he is not quitting half way through the season, then you should let him do as he wishes.
By the way, what do you mean by you two do not think that it is the "right" decision?
There is no right or wrong when it comes to playing sports because it is a preference, not a question of morality.
At this point, the only "wrong" decisions are those that you two force upon him for your own reasons and not his!
Besides, force him to keep playing and he may resent you two and end up hating the sport, which will end up getting him injured, but if you let him stop playing, in one or two years he can end up missing it so badly that he has a new found love for the sport and ends up playing it evn better than before because he loves to play it, not because he has to play it!
Good luck!
2007-08-13 03:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by runninfool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kid who is forced to play won't be any good. He will be resentful and angry.
There comes a time when you call it quits - so he's never going to be the next David Beckham. But then, neither of 9 tenths of the boys out there.
Tell him yu want him to do some form of physical exercise and if he won't play football, that is up to him, but he has to come up with a replacement sport.
2007-08-13 03:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends on how serious he is about quiting. Of course its going to be hard learning football and he might be getting stressed out about it and hes just talking on his emotions. I would say if hes good at it make him stay , but if he still wants to quit in a couple of months let him.
2007-08-13 03:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by spazzzzz123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do not always love what they're good at. It seems unfair that you would force him to do it just because he's good at it. Maybe there are other things he would be good at too, and perhaps quitting football would give him the chance to find out what one or more of those things are. Let your son be who he is -- don't try to live your life vicariously through him.
2007-08-13 03:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Happy-2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He might not enjoy football anymore. If he wants to try something new, encourage him to seek out new things to try like music or drawing or some other sport?
2007-08-13 04:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is approaching the age where it is important for him to start making his own decisions. Strongly suggest that he not quit but if he is adamant then let him make up his own mind and decide.
2007-08-13 03:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Discuss this with him. What does he find that's hard? Plays? Practice? Drills?
He may have confidence, speed, agility fatigue or concerns. He may hate the coach. He may be burnt out.
2007-08-13 03:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Football is supposed to be fun, and it sounds like its not.. Help him find something else that he may enjoy. baseball, band, golf,,, The list is endless, but I would allow him to quit or he will resent the game.
2007-08-13 03:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by mama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your son doesn't want to play football, then he shoudn't have to...don't try and make him do soemthing he doesn't want to just because you might have some dream that he'll go pro or whatever...let him live his life and just let it go...so what he doesn't want to play football maybe he wants to play basketball or soccer.
2007-08-13 03:24:22 · answer #10 · answered by Steven's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋