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๐Ÿ“œ Sports Pressure

My kid loves soccer but isnโ€™t great at it. Do I push them to practice more, or let them enjoy it at their own pace even if they donโ€™t improve?


Category: Activities

Posted: 1 month ago

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Proposed Solutions

Found 3 solution(s) for this dilemma.

Let them play for fun. Pushing too hard kills the joy, even if theyโ€™re not a star.
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Posted: 7 days ago

Encourage practice, but make it funโ€”like a family kickaround, not a drill.
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Posted: 7 days ago

Ask what they want from soccer. Support their goals, whether itโ€™s fun or skill.
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Posted: 7 days ago