Parents, would you be disappointed if your child didn't play any high school sports? For those of you with kids in high school who don't play sports, are you disappointed that they don't play a sport?
2007-11-17 03:25:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Im a girl next year i will be in highschool and sports arent for everyone. I used to love sports but now im more into other stuff ... dont be hard on ur kids if they dont want to play sports, have them follow their own dreams. if they love sports and want to play them have them do that but if not dont push. Be respectfull of their choices .. thats how my mom is and i really appreciate it greatly.
2007-11-17 03:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by Hellokittyxxx108 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our society is so pre-occupied with sports it's really sad. What are you afraid of that your child doesn't play a sport? That he/she will be a homosexual? Is not competitive enough in society?
I have neighbors on each side of my house that are so involved in sports the parents behave like 10 yr olds and when their children were 4 yrs old were screaming at their children and behaving so competitively it was ludicrous, the adults even compete with other neighborhood adults and the kids can't play without fighting, the parent's can't talk without every other word about someone being "******" or a swear word and I think they are vulgar imbeciles.
I would never want my child to grow up this way and I can only hope that one of their children grow up gay would serve them right. Matter of fact, I can see this is coming. The one pushed their daughter so hard, she's definitely leaning on the "butch" side and the other neighbor one of their boys has been so beaten down he's cowardly and feminine now.
I did this to give you an idea of what happens when parents are too concerned with children in sports.
2007-11-17 12:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by sknflower64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. They will find what they like to do. Not all kids in high are cut out to play sports. I cant stand parents who make there children play sports if they don't like it then find something they do. Let them find what they like in life and be proud of all they do. There is no reason to be disappointed in your child for not playing sports.
2007-11-17 11:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by ♥LS♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hub is a bball coach for little league for 15 years and all the boys played. The girl could have too but didnt have an interest so havent. Our four yr old daughter wants to next year. Its all about the kids interests and what they like. Kids in sports do stay out of courts so if they like any type of sport I say let them join a team.
2007-11-17 13:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played 4 varsity sports in high school, so yes, I'd be disappointed that they weren't interested in the same things as me... also disappointed that I didn't get to go to games and cheer them on...
but I'd be most disappointed if they did nothing. If they choose to be a musician or artist, or choose to have a steady job, or take extra classes to get ahead in school... I'd be okay if they gave up sports for things like that, but if they gave up sports to do nothing, that would be the worst.
2007-11-17 12:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by amber 18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 boys. One loves sports and plays in HIgh School. The other is not interested in sports. He plays, but has no interest in being on a team, and having to practice or play at certain times.
I am not disappointed in him at all.
2007-11-17 11:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My oldest just graduated this past year and she did not play any sports. It just isn't her thing. I am not at all disappointed in her. She is a great kid and she worked very hard in school. My child is my source of pride not any of the sports that they choose to play.
2007-11-17 12:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not! If my child is not interested then why would I be? You cant force them to like something such as sports, that is just who they are. I was athletic, but I did not play sports. I HATED sports. I played sports ONE year just for the heck of it and I hated it the whole time, and I was good at it but I didnt do it again. If she wants to be in the band or choir or FHA or whatever instead of sports that is more than fine with me. I will support her and get actively involved with ANY intrests she has, even if its something I am not.
2007-11-17 11:33:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy to 1+triplets 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My son is 17 and a junior in high school. He never did play any sports in school; however, he is very passionate about fishing and fishes in all kinds of state tournaments, etc. He never was really interested in group sports.
2007-11-17 11:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all, i have 3 teens, 2 play a lot of sports, the other likes to swim, read, bike ride, plays some sports with friends, but does not want to play team sports, that is his choice, i am very proud of him and all he does, i let them choose there own path,
2007-11-17 11:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by melissa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋