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Originally Posted by bkreigsr
Sorry, sounds like you're in the wrong position.
Kids are as diverse as the day is long, regardless of parental marital status and you can't expect them to all react the same to the guidance you are providing.
I worked with 10-yr-olds in religious education classes for over 11 years and never had a class where one set of general instructions was taken the same way by each kid.
Also coached t-ball and little league when my sons were involved, for 6 years.
You've got to be flexible and quick on the draw.
Bill K
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I tend to disagree with this sentiment when it comes to organized activities, to a degree. I do agree that a coach needs to understand that each kid learns differently and comes from different circumstances, but that is the value of an organized activity, to give them something they are looking for; structure and rules. These activities are supposed to develop, not react to their world. I coached football for 15 years from 8 year-olds all the way up to high school, and the value of the program was the consistent structure they were expected to conform to.