tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30207576.post115910298175781759..comments2023-08-07T10:46:19.251-05:00Comments on Preppy: Ryder CupTodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16895397566497221701noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30207576.post-1159552478609660092006-09-29T12:54:00.000-05:002006-09-29T12:54:00.000-05:00My mom always said that she refused to be a "stage...My mom always said that she refused to be a "stage mom" and wouldn't let me model or act or do anything professionally as a child.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, by the time I was 7, she had put me in three dance classes a week, 2 gymnastics, piano, flute, swimming, and tennis.<BR/><BR/>I wanted to be an Olympic gymnast and she was NOT supportive of that..but I have to wonder..was she trying to KILL me???<BR/><BR/>Every time a coach would try to make them alter my diet or restrict anything, she rebelled..saying this was all for fun. But how much fun really was it for me?<BR/><BR/>I LOATHED swimming, flute, piano, and tennis. She just wanted me to be "well-rounded."<BR/><BR/>Now I don't play an instrument, hate tennis, and have a fear of drowning.<BR/><BR/>I will say that it was her influence that led me to become a college cheerleader though. Without the gymnastics and dance training I would never have been good enough.<BR/><BR/>So I think it is important to listen to your kids and pick what THEY like to do, instead of what you WOULD LIKE them to do.<BR/><BR/>My mom wanted to be a pro tennis player/ballet dancer/piano player...my sister ended up being talented at all three. But her enjoyment was taken away by the fact that she didn't choose them for herself.<BR/><BR/>It is a balance so that kids do not get burned out and grow to loathe and resent the things you want for them.Circehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678847337397980977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30207576.post-1159207547013953752006-09-25T13:05:00.000-05:002006-09-25T13:05:00.000-05:00Ah, the USA just can't seem to beat Europe .. Tod,...Ah, the USA just can't seem to beat Europe .. <BR/><BR/>Tod, I was just having this same conversation this morning at the playground. My neighbor & I were chatting about how we worry about the pressures on our little boys to succeed in sports. I want my guy to play sports because he wants to participate in the activity & if he's great ... GREAT & if he's not, but still has fun, even better. It's hard not to get caught up in it, some adults do get carried away with the competition. I know I will have a lot to look forward to in that arena, but already, I am hearing about the pros/cons of the best preschools for my toddler..which one preps them better in the academic arena, social settings, etc, etc... YIKES!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30207576.post-1159142477279699492006-09-24T19:01:00.000-05:002006-09-24T19:01:00.000-05:00Amen. I am so tired of the uberparents yelling ev...Amen. I am so tired of the uberparents yelling every move their little pumpkin should be doing from the sidelines. They need to get their own hobby.Kskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576726422804507382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30207576.post-1159129344152052812006-09-24T15:22:00.000-05:002006-09-24T15:22:00.000-05:00Europe played great...Europe played great...Todhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16895397566497221701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30207576.post-1159125683802132212006-09-24T14:21:00.000-05:002006-09-24T14:21:00.000-05:00We win!!! (Sorry Tod)!But your post is a good one...We win!!! (Sorry Tod)!<BR/><BR/>But your post is a good one, which begs the question when to push and how much should one push one's precious kid. With our competitive London private school system this is a question I wrestle with on a weekly basis. I would love a 'Tiger Woods' child, but should I be a 'Tiger Woods' parent? Thats a tough one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com