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Post by esshup on Mar 6, 2022 14:15:23 GMT -5
Hmmm I see the leverage there but I feel parents would just pull their kids and move on. I'm certainly not being argumentative just stating what I feel would happen. People just do not care anymore. This info was sent to COACHES not parents. These are the guys we're counting on to step up. Yes it's fun yo coach your kid, yes it comes with headaches but in order to have the fun with your kid you need to help out a little. I'm not directing that at you eesup just at the guys that need to realize grass doesn't cut itself and dugouts dont roof themselves either. Back to Sasquatch, I hold no ill will towards you for taking time to spend with your boy that is not my gripe. My gripe is with the people who don't care to spend the time with or for their kids and expect others to do the work and raise their kids for them. So many times I hear parents say well the kids stayed at grandma's last night and me and husband or wife or girlfriend went out for dinner or drinks or such and such party... Instead of raising their own kids UGH I could go on and on. I hope you see where I'm coming from. I hear you and I don't think it's directed at me in any way at all! Thanks! |
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Post by freedomhunter on Mar 6, 2022 17:35:11 GMT -5
I spent a month a year with my Grandparents in Arkansas every summer when I was a kid. Learned how to crappie fish and a bunch of construction skills. Fishing then chores and Church. I think my parents knew I needed it and they couldn't do it all. I get your point, though.
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Post by Sasquatch on Mar 7, 2022 9:11:00 GMT -5
There will always be time to work at the ball field, the time with the boys is worth more in my book. The more time you can spend with them, molding them into great young men is time well spent. I believe that's what is wrong with this society, the parents don't spend enough quality time with the kids, they shove them off on others to watch or put them in a big group of kids, and the kids don't learn the manners and respect that they would (should?) be learning from Mom & Dad. I was right about the ball field, 20 were texted/emailed, only me and 3 other coaches showed up, we worked till noon and I spent the rest of the day with the boys. Momma had them in the morning, brought them to the ballfield at 11:00 they helped with menial tasks and then we went home and had a pic nic on the front lawn, played games and talked. A good day all around but soon me and my boys need a loooooong walk together. I think you struck a GREAT balance. Taught the kids about pitching in and arranged for some time with them as well! |
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