Players who play for their Parent who Coaches

[Bullseye]

Could not possibly agree more. The minute I hear "life skills," is the moment we head for ze hills.

Can you explain why you think young people don't learn life skills from interaction in groups, having a dedicated schedule and following leadership?
All three of our daughters have grown noticeably over the years from participating in these environments.

 

[_MIA_]

Can you explain why you think young people don't learn life skills from interaction in groups, having a dedicated schedule and following leadership?
All three of our daughters have grown noticeably over the years from participating in these environments.

I don't think they are saying it isn't possible, only not necessary. I do think it is a good idea to have different coaches for most kids if for no other reason that parents are in their ear all the time outside of practice/games for various other reasons.

 

[jdint]

Can you explain why you think young people don't learn life skills from interaction in groups, having a dedicated schedule and following leadership?
All three of our daughters have grown noticeably over the years from participating in these environments.

I didn't say that at all. These skills can be picked up without the coach making a concerted effort to "teach" them. Coach the team and let the life skills take care of themselves.

 

[GunnerShotgun]

You being dismissive about young people being able to think for themselves and have goals is weak.

Are you disappointed when you go to the movies and it doesn't teach your kids a life lesson?

 

[GunnerShotgun]

At some point getting out from under the comfort blanket is the best thing for a child developing.

Do you have a citation, source, or study for this? I would love to read more.

 

[Bullseye]

I didn't say that at all. These skills can be picked up without the coach making a concerted effort to "teach" them. Coach the team and let the life skills take care of themselves.

Okay so you concur. More going on than entertainment. Here's what I'm saying getting out from underneath the parent and being coached by another figure is directly related to the kid getting out on their own doing something that is for them not continually guided by their parent.

 

[Rolling Hard]

Okay so you concur. More going on than entertainment. Here's what I'm saying getting out from underneath the parent and being coached by another figure is directly related to the kid getting out on their own doing something that is for them not continually guided by their parent.

I choose to guide my own and keep them on track with life skills and morality. I mean if I didn't, they might become democrats!

 

[torpedo #8]

I choose to guide my own and keep them on track with life skills and morality. I mean if I didn't, they might become democrats!

wow!! can't even leave politics out of softball discussions

 

[Rolling Hard]

wow!! can't even leave politics out of softball discussions

It was a joke

 

[jdint]

It was a joke

Right. It's always just a joke, until someone else responds with another "joke" and the next thing you know we've devolved into the hitting forum.