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πŸ“œ Handling Failure

My kid didn’t make the team. Do I intervene and talk to the coach, or let them face disappointment and learn resilience?


Category: Activities

Posted: 1 month ago

πŸ—³οΈ Proposed Solutions

Found 3 solution(s) for this dilemma.

Let them face it. Disappointment builds resilienceβ€”be there to talk it through.
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Posted: 7 days ago

Talk to the coach if it feels unfair, but only to understand, not to push for a spot.
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Posted: 7 days ago

Help them find another activity they love. Failure in one area opens new doors.
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Posted: 7 days ago