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I did let him quit basketball, I let him go to a few practices but he just could care less about playing and the team. I didn't want the team to suffer. Now he is saying that he doesn't want to go to scouts because he hates it. He never really complained about it before, however, he rated it a 6/10.
I told him if he quit then I was cutting the internet off and he would have to come up with old fashion ways to fill his time. He quickly got dressed for scouts and was ready to go. Does anyone else have this issue?
One of my sons used to hate to leave the house on Thursdays at 7 when it was time for Scouts. But he was a highly anxious child and was always worried about getting his homework done etc.
Your son was probably just testing you. It doesn't sound like basketball was a good fit, but Scouts probably is.
I did let him quit basketball, I let him go to a few practices but he just could care less about playing and the team. I didn't want the team to suffer. Now he is saying that he doesn't want to go to scouts because he hates it. He never really complained about it before, however, he rated it a 6/10.
I told him if he quit then I was cutting the internet off and he would have to come up with old fashion ways to fill his time. He quickly got dressed for scouts and was ready to go. Does anyone else have this issue?
Is he being bullied at Scouts? Some troups are worse than others for this.
Also what activities are they doing now? Do they go camping? Are they working on badges that he doesn't care for?
No, I don't think he's being bullied. I think it is a genuine disinterest. He likes playing the games at the end. The troop is also very disorganized and I've noticed that they don't really want a whole lot of female involvement. I tried to encourage his dad to participate but he doesn't like scouts either. We came up with a compromise to do family bowling night to replace scouts, maybe even possibly starting a family league.
My son is 11 and we recently moved to a new town over the summer. He transitioned well and is in a youth group at church and scouts. I recently signed him up for basketball at church. He agreed to go for evaluations but doesn't really seem all that interested. He has never really been interested in sports. How can I get him more interested?
No, I don't think he's being bullied. I think it is a genuine disinterest. He likes playing the games at the end. The troop is also very disorganized and I've noticed that they don't really want a whole lot of female involvement. I tried to encourage his dad to participate but he doesn't like scouts either. We came up with a compromise to do family bowling night to replace scouts, maybe even possibly starting a family league.
Sounds like a good alternative. My kids enjoyed bowling a lot.
My son is 11 and we recently moved to a new town over the summer. He transitioned well and is in a youth group at church and scouts. I recently signed him up for basketball at church. He agreed to go for evaluations but doesn't really seem all that interested. He has never really been interested in sports. How can I get him more interested?
I have coached youth sports for 5+decades. Most kids start playing from 5-7 years old. If he hasn't played anything by 11, unless he is truly a gifted athlete, he will never be able to compete and at 11 he will realize he is the worst player and that is not any fun at all. Sports are fun if you can compete, nobody likes to lose all the time.
I have coached youth sports for 5+decades. Most kids start playing from 5-7 years old. If he hasn't played anything by 11, unless he is truly a gifted athlete, he will never be able to compete and at 11 he will realize he is the worst player and that is not any fun at all. Sports are fun if you can compete, nobody likes to lose all the time.
This is so true. And if dads and grandpas are out there playing catch with the kids and shooting hoops for years, they will be way ahead of the kids whose families don't naturally love sports. It won't be fun for the new player who hasn't practiced the skills for years like the rest of the kids.
I think it's important that kids are off the computer and physically active somehow, plus being part of a group that works together under the direction of a coach or leader. It can be two different things. Band can be great for kids and the older they get, the more physically active they are.
One of my daughters has never been very social, but she loved having eyes on her so she had no problem dancing on stage or cheering in front of huge crowds.
This is so true. And if dads and grandpas are out there playing catch with the kids and shooting hoops for years, they will be way ahead of the kids whose families don't naturally love sports. It won't be fun for the new player who hasn't practiced the skills for years like the rest of the kids.
I think it's important that kids are off the computer and physically active somehow, plus being part of a group that works together under the direction of a coach or leader. It can be two different things. Band can be great for kids and the older they get, the more physically active they are.
One of my daughters has never been very social, but she loved having eyes on her so she had no problem dancing on stage or cheering in front of huge crowds.
All of the above is so true. It is very important for boys and girls to play sports, it helps with their self-esteem and teaches them that failure is only temporary, if you work hard and improve your skills. Boys and girls often have the advantage of experience of competition over those who don't play sports. You don't have time to dwell on failure in a basketball game, if you are dribbling and the ball is stolen and is going the other way. Girls naturally want to please and are way easier to coach (or teach) than boys. Girls who play sports learn to compete and it helps in life as well. You can't really give someone self-esteem, they have to earn it.
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