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Old 03-20-2017, 12:05 PM   #67
CliffFletcher
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I'm not saying that parents shouldn't be involved in their kids athletic development. But the whole parental culture in sports has really changed, and not for the better. Its not about the betterment of their kids, its about the parents. I spent thousands of dollars, my son isn't being coached right, the refs are out to screw me errr my kids.
Which is why this is my daughter's last year in gymnastics/cheer. The sports activities of 9 year old kids should not be lifestyle statements by parents.

Too many parents today don't have any hobbies or outlets for their status-seeking, so they make their kids' activities their hobby.
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