Parents sometimes have their own agenda about their kids’ athletic experience. Kids need to play for their own reasons. Parents’ agendas can sometimes feel to kids like unstated expectations. Remember that the primary goal for your athlete is to have fun in sports.
Young athletes use sports as a vehicle to develop confidence, which can be applied to all aspects of life. Supportive parents help their athletes remain confident even after a loss, by using positive communication. Help your child adopt an accepting mindset. Supportive parents understand that their child is human, cannot be perfect, and can’t win all the time.
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