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Haven't been on here in awhile! This pertains to all sports...so here goes. How much should a parent push a student/athlete to practice his/her sport? Our daughter always told us she wanted to be the best, but then when we would get on her to practice she'd give us a hard time and usually didn't practice. Always thought it was all going to fall in her lap. She did well...when not injured...but surely didn't live up to the potential that we know she has. I can also tell how she reacts, when she sees or hears of girls playing in college, that she may be regretting her actions. Now, our 15 year old son tells us he wants to be good at golf. He has modest goals right now, make JV and play in a couple of matches. Everyone makes the team, but you don't always get to play. He didn't play at all last year. I want him to meet these goals, and with try-outs this week, think he should go to the range today. DH gave him the option...HOPING he would choose to go...that didn't happen. So, how do you know? We feel we didn't push enough with our daughter...making her practice instead of standing back and letting her decide. Should we push? Play the money card...we paid this much for you to join here. Play the guilt card...you said you wanted this, how are you going to meet your goals if you don't practice?
As always, I appreciate the help and I'll accept any criticism as it comes;&
As always, I appreciate the help and I'll accept any criticism as it comes;&