Tag: youth sports
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Why I Won’t Allow My Child to Play Tackle Football: The Science Behind My Decision
Get Pregnant Fast It was a chaotic morning when the call came in. The school nurse was on the line, urgently requesting my presence at the school. “Your son has sustained a head injury,” she informed me. At just 8 years old, my son had collided with another child during gym class, and the impact…
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CTFD, Sports Parents: Remember, They’re Just Kids and It’s Just a Game
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I dedicated nearly 12 hours to watching my son play in four baseball games. Yes, 12 hours — which included several 45-minute drives to the field, rising before the sun, and plenty of nail-biting moments. I also consumed an alarming amount of coffee while questioning my life choices. Let’s be…
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I Dislike Sports, But I Can’t Deny Their Positive Impact on My Son
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent phone conversation with my wife, we found ourselves deliberating whether to enroll our 10-year-old son, Ethan, in another soccer season. “I’m really getting worn out from taking him to practice twice a week and having our Saturdays consumed,” Sarah remarked. I sighed in unison, recalling the previous weekend when…
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8-Year-Old Soccer Player Disqualified Over Hair Length: A Tale of Unfairness
Get Pregnant Fast In an unfortunate turn of events, eight-year-old Lila Carter was disqualified from a soccer tournament simply because her hairstyle didn’t fit the organizers’ expectations. An enthusiastic player for the Azzuri Stars girls club team in Omaha, Nebraska, Lila is not just your average young athlete; she excels on the field, competing alongside…
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The Hilarious World of Youth Sports: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Do you love mud? How about spending most weekends perched on rickety bleachers while sipping subpar concession stand coffee and listening to your child complain about the temperature? If so, then youth sports might just be your thing! Well, not exactly for you, but definitely for your little one. However, there’s no…
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A Note to the Disruptors at Youth Sports Events
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there. Yes, you — the one at this kids’ sports event who can’t stop yelling at the referees and players, flailing your arms, and generally behaving like an overgrown child. It’s time for you to have a seat. Actually, take several. Grab a hotdog while you’re at it — I’ll even…
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The Escalating Costs of Youth Sports
Get Pregnant Fast I remember the simplicity of my tee-ball days. The costs for team fees, a mitt, and a T-shirt were manageable for my family. My sister played school softball, and even then, it didn’t break the bank. We were a lower-middle-class family back in the 1980s, but youth sports seemed accessible. Fast forward…
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Team Sports May Not Suit Every Child
Get Pregnant Fast As summer finally graces us with its presence, I find myself relieved by the absence of homework battles, early morning wake-ups, and the never-ending lunch packing. Most importantly, I’m thrilled that my preteen’s soccer season has come to an end—at least for the next few months. When a child is deeply invested…