Comments on: Monday Motivation: He’s Just a Little Boy

By: Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block

Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:14:30 +0000

Adults take the fun out of everything!
I’m actually not a sports fan. At all. Just the thought of it bores me to tears. My husband played baseball and loves sports. Even though I can’t stand sports I would definitely be supportive if my kids were involved, but I don’t think I could stand to hear adults talk bad about kids that are playing. Why do grown-ups have to be such jerks?

By: Christie Moeller

Christie Moeller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:21:50 +0000

So true.

By: Tricia @ Mom is the Only Girl

Tricia @ Mom is the Only Girl — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:10:16 +0000

I haven’t reached this stage with my boys yet, and in this area the parents are so ‘into’ the sports, I almost don’t want them to be interested in sports. Isn’t that horrible? A very good reminder!

By: Barbara Mascareno

Barbara Mascareno — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:02:13 +0000

What a great post! I definitely think playing any sports shows kids to stay healthy and in shape.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:00:13 +0000

I really do not get the parents that are anything but encouraging and helpful. Yelling out unnecessary words at a kids game is just down right wrong. Leave it at the professional sporting events. I’m competitive but I think some people just take things a little too far. Hope your kids have a great season this year.

By: Megan Chamberlin

Megan Chamberlin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:58:51 +0000

Love this – great reminder!!!

By: Cat Yates

Cat Yates — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:05:48 +0000

Absolutely.Agree.100.Percent! I wish adults would just remember that they are kids. They need to learn, just like we did!

By: Kelly Fox-LaPorte

Kelly Fox-LaPorte — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:39:08 +0000

So true. I used to coach soccer when I was in college for little kids (4-6) and I can’t tell you the number of times I had to have a parent removed from the field for ‘bad sportsmanship’. Yes, it’s good for them to learn rules and how to follow direction, and yes it’s nice to win, but playing a sport is about learning a skill, making new friends and having a good time. Way too many people lose sight of that.
Great post.