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formerly willchamberlain
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How do u guys go about putting them in activities? Do u pick for them or u let them pick?
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I picked. Swimming is a life-skill and soccer is something that I felt would be good for her overall coordination. Not to mention the team aspect.
If I ever have a boy...no boy scouts.
My girl, absolutely no cheerleading.
(No offense, Mr. S!)
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For us, we let our son pick... He tried baseball, didn't like it... Tried Taekwondo, got to a red belt but he got tired of it. He played football (soccer) through then & enjoyed it more & more so we got him into club/travel football.
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Ill let my daughter pick what she wants to do or let my wife pick. If in have a son he will play football....unless he's scared then ill teach him to not be scared so he can play football
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My son played T-ball last year and he kinda liked it..We had bad coaches so the kids didn't learn much and by the time games came around it wasn't fun for them cause they lost all but 1..We mentioned putting him in it this year and he said he wanted to play, but he never really talked about it so we knew he wasn't really feeling it too much..(Our son is one of those kids that won't stop talking about something fun they're going to go do)..So we kept him out this summer..But next year he'll be 7 1/2 by the time summer sports roll around and I think he'll be more coordinated and a little older so that will help him understand how to play the sport he's in..
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I let them pick but they ain't doing **** if grades are low.
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I swear bad coaches ruin the entire spirit of the game. Both my nephew and my step son had bad coaches. Dudes worrying more about they Jays and matching they outfits than actually teaching the game. Hopefully I can coach a football team next year
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My 10 yr olds athletic ability is off the charts. Agile, flexible, strong but in the classroom his anxiety kicks in and he shuts down when he doesn't find something interesting. He tutored 3 hrs after school when we pulled him outta fb last yr, kid was barely passing.My man
progress reports coming so hopefully his grades are up to par.
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My 10 yr olds athletic ability is off the charts. Agile, flexible, strong but in the classroom his anxiety kicks in and he shuts down when he doesn't find something interesting. He tutored 3 hrs after school when we pulled him outta fb last yr, kid was barely passing.My man
progress reports coming so hopefully his grades are up to par.
I hope he is flourishing in the classroom
- Aug 27, 2006
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Man you have no idea..My son's coaches, one of whom had been doing t-ball coaching for 20 yrs, just didn't give a crap..Most of the kids couldn't catch or throw the ball for the first game..So instead of practicing throwing and catching, they made the kids practice either getting the ball and calling "time" or rolling the ball to first base..We had some weather issues, but all parents told them we could do weekend practices..Didn't matter, our team went out and got slaughtered every game but 1..Every kid, but the coach's daughter, was sad the season ended..
- Jul 29, 2012
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I want to get my son (5 months) into sports when he is old enough. I wanted to start him in soccer just to get his feet wet. At least he will have the social interaction with other kids and it will get him into running. I'm a die hard football fan but I'm weary about getting him into that. I know people who have gotten paralyzed from the game. My coworker said he can teach my son to hit in baseball so I'm for sure gonna take his offer on that. His grandpa taught him how to hit. (His grandpa played with Joe dimagio and satchel Paige
My question is how did you introduce your kids into sports.
My question is how did you introduce your kids into sports.
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My boy (3) is slowing having all his toys replaced by sports equipment behind his back 
Soon he'll not know any better
Soon he'll not know any better
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View media item 1203283Update on my little one, she's growing so fast 
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Proud of my daughter yo
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One thing to note about little league sports coaches.....
They're volunteers. Cut em some slack. Many youth sports leagues have a serious deficit in people volunteering to coach. You know what they say about what you pay for.....
I coached my daughters soccer team in the spring. The only reason I volunteered is because the league was 20 coaches short. It's a pain dealing with parents, trying to accomodate practice schedules and locations, making sure parents bring snacks/drinks to games, making sure enough kids show up to the game to play. And I can say my parents were very good, no PIA parents, or overbearing yellers or anything like that. At a young age, I'd say under 8, the most important thing is getting kids an opportunity to play, ability to work with others and listen is second, and improving skills is third.
They're volunteers. Cut em some slack. Many youth sports leagues have a serious deficit in people volunteering to coach. You know what they say about what you pay for.....
I coached my daughters soccer team in the spring. The only reason I volunteered is because the league was 20 coaches short. It's a pain dealing with parents, trying to accomodate practice schedules and locations, making sure parents bring snacks/drinks to games, making sure enough kids show up to the game to play. And I can say my parents were very good, no PIA parents, or overbearing yellers or anything like that. At a young age, I'd say under 8, the most important thing is getting kids an opportunity to play, ability to work with others and listen is second, and improving skills is third.
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Been able to feel the baby kicking a lot lately... 2 months away now.
- Mar 17, 2007
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GF and i mutually broke up last week, we just wasnt clicking after trying repeatedly...i moved back with my parents.
I miss my lil girl brahs. i still get to see her once a week but still....
Them feels |I
I miss my lil girl brahs. i still get to see her once a week but still....
Them feels |I
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formerly toine2983
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That sucks man.
Keep your head up.
Keep your head up.
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Been there my dude. Take the time to really see the plus side to the situation. Come up with set days and stuff too man. I know it's not the same but you gotta keep it moving. DO NOT become a weekend worrior. My first night without my dude next to me
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Try your best to be cool with that woman bruh. As much hate you have, all decisions you make will affect that little girl. Good luck my friend!
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^^^ YES
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Thx guys. Me and babymama are cool (but then again you never know with females) and i wish i could see her more but i got work and nobody to wTach her at the crib, her moms retired so she watches her at her crib so i got no choice.
Never thought id be a single father,not that its bad thing but just crazy how life works out
Never thought id be a single father,not that its bad thing but just crazy how life works out
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It is man, but know this, you're not a bad dad because of the situation. You would be if you let it end you and your kid's relationship.
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Sucks to hear man, keep your head up
