Last night I went to Carter's t-ball game in the grass :-) It's fun to watch, but I have to admit that it's also a little frustrating because of the great difference in ability levels. I guess it's not that much unlike a classroom where many kids are more advanced than others and it's necessary to learn to deal with them all.
After that game, I watched two of my nephews play coach pitch and then watched Cole in the senior Legion game. If I am completely honest, I would have to say that I am enjoying watching ball games a little less than I used to simply because of the number of hours I spend at the ball field. Cole is also not playing all that well, so that may have something to do with it as well. I think maybe he's tired after his job and playing right when he gets home (or maybe I'd just like to make an excuse!). I think it's important that he work because he spends waaayy too much money, but at the same time, he hasn't really had much summer free time for the past three years. What do you think about the number of hours kids should work in the summer?
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That is a tough one. As a coach I know we are always wanting to get into this camp or this league over the summer, but we get frustrated when kids cannot make it. However, when we sit back and take a look at some of their schedules they are sometimes being stretched awful thin, especially when they are active in athletics and other extra-curriculars like FFA and others. It seems that the number of activities and committments over the summers has grown exponentially since I was in high school 10 or so years ago.
ReplyDeleteI think things have really changed through the years. But I think the rule of thumb is, if they like it, let them do it. Yet, peer pressure can play a role in their decision whether or not to participate. Sigh... Some kids do experience burnout and don't even realize it. It's tough to find the right balance in everything.
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