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Originally posted by 89911
he will learn the value of teamwork, make lifetime friends, and maybe get a scholarship out of it. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Absolutely! Your quandry is normal and to be expected.
I also think, based on my experiences both as a former jock and father of two good little atheletes, that how you handle the public side of his sports endeavors is most important.
I was lucky: my parents were supportive but not intrusive and never, not once, embarassed me by their behavior at games they attended. While difficult at times, I have managed the same tight-rope act.
Many of my friends were not so fortunate...we all know the type of parental "projecting" I'm talking about. My best friend growing up (I played LL and HS baseball with this guy for almost 7 years) was constaintly mortified by his MOTHERS actions...
89911's advice remains ever current: Sit back and enjoy
THEIR ride...