Quote From: jettavI do not believe that every kid need sports, exercise, yes but they do not have to particiapte in a sport for exercise. Not every one is good at a sport or do they even like them. The imporant thing is to get the kids involved in something that they do like and encourage them to follow their dreams and to be active and not come home and sit in front of the tv or computer all day long.
I have an 8 year old boy who played basketball last year, he got tired easily but he did not quit. This year he wanted to play football so we did. Spent a lot of money on his uniform and everything but he hates it. so much so that he would get so nervous and throw up before we even left for practice. It was a hard decision but he did not want to play anymore. So we did not force him. But im afraid that that may give him the wrong message like its ok to quit. Even though i explained to him that even though hes not playing football anymore you cant go through life quitting. I feel like a bad parent because when we told the coach and my neighbor who was playing with my son they pretty much said they would not put up with that and make their kids play. And maybe their right if i make him maybe he will learn to like it, or resent the fact that he was not heard when he told his parents how he felt. I dont want people to think that he is a wimp or something. not that i should care but deep down i do. Any advice.
