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Another reason some stay at 14 instead of moving to 18: Maturity!
Forget all the skills and such, some parents (and 14U players, of course) simply understand that there is a huge difference between a 14yo and a 17yo when it comes to matters that deal with the "birds and the bees" and other worldly matters. If youve ever sat in an 18U dugout (or HS one) than you know what I mean! Ive heard plenty that could make you blush.
Some parents may be trying to limit their dd's exposure to the older girls. Its not always about being a "Big fish in a small pond" or other such criticism.
Why cant we let a child play were their comfortable instead of trying to ridicule them? What is wrong with a kid (I dont care how good they are) playing with people their own age!! Why is it so necessary to have 14yo's hanging around 17&18yo's?
Lemme guess.....cuz they wont get that "college scholarship"........Heres a news flash:
Academics will get you a scholarship much easier than softball!!
Forget all the skills and such, some parents (and 14U players, of course) simply understand that there is a huge difference between a 14yo and a 17yo when it comes to matters that deal with the "birds and the bees" and other worldly matters. If youve ever sat in an 18U dugout (or HS one) than you know what I mean! Ive heard plenty that could make you blush.
Some parents may be trying to limit their dd's exposure to the older girls. Its not always about being a "Big fish in a small pond" or other such criticism.
Why cant we let a child play were their comfortable instead of trying to ridicule them? What is wrong with a kid (I dont care how good they are) playing with people their own age!! Why is it so necessary to have 14yo's hanging around 17&18yo's?
Lemme guess.....cuz they wont get that "college scholarship"........Heres a news flash:
Academics will get you a scholarship much easier than softball!!
