Don't be distressed. Desire to play the game is passion. You should want your child to play the sport of his choice because it's fun for him. You might be passionate about your child's sports, but it's wonderful to see that passion in a child.
Here are a few scenarios that demonstrate signs of passion for a sport:
- Your daughter keeps bugging you to head to the gym even after you've told her "no."
- Your son asks you if she can sign up for a basketball camp over winter break.
- After playing in a hockey game, your son asks if he can stay and shoot more pucks.
- The whole neighborhood is busy getting ready for the holidays, and suddenly, you notice twenty-five kids playing football in your backyard.
- Your son is outside playing soccer with your dog.
- You get up at 5:00 am for a youth hockey game and magically, your daughter jumps out of bed to get ready for the early morning game. (Why doesn't she do that for school?)
- You're dreading another youth game, but your son's enthusiasm brings you joy.
- You have plans to attend a holiday part, but your daughter begs you to attend her basketball game instead of the party.
- Your son begs you to leave early for his baseball practice. (He doesn't want to be late.)
- It's Christmas morning and the whole family is opening gifts--your daughter asks what time the rink opens for skating.
I love to see these signs of passion. What signs have you seen in your child?
