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cigarette?
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letting go
this one's hard to admit, but I have reached a point where I have to face the reality that I am guilty of being more or less "one of those" dads. I have coached my son in soccer since he was 6. he's now twelve, and we are at the point where they either fade or step it up. I have tried to take the middle road with him (and team) and achieve development, but have fun too. have tried in the past to "pawn him off" as I realize he's been spoiled playing for me, but he was having none of it. I enjoy coaching, but I admit I probably wouldn't do it/have done it, were it not for him. have enjoyed sharing that time with him, but I have to admit to some anger and disappointment at his decision not to be even reasonably dedicated to giving himself a chance at HS ball. It's a stark realization that I have "propped up" his interest for some time. I will add that he's my youngest, and typically a bit soft & spoiled. just needed to vent..I KNOW I shouldn't be depressed, but it somehow it feels like chopping off my hand.
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in before this thread turns against soccor.
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Soccor sucks.
The first to turn it against soccor.
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I was sure he meant "succor."
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You think you can get by this?
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I'm gonna venture a guess and say he decided not to continue playing soccer?
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If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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You think you can get by this?
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Never made any mistakes raising my kids.
Did'nt you bother to check the manual thats issued with each one ? ![]()
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Don't sweat it, man. Hope the experience instilled some positive values and provided some good memories.
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be glad the suckor is over.... he learned some team building and other skills now get him in a real sport.
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