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I think I may of have seen that episode of Tyra. I only watch the show occasionally if there's nothing else on because they show a lot of reruns. But see, I think its even worse when the parents know that they are doing that and even admit to it! And they'll still continue doing it!
There are already enough pressure in this world that is placed upon the young generation that this extra pressure is just unnecessary.
I've notice that this type of thing does also happen a lot in all types of activities not just sports. Just because someone is able to do something well, doesn't mean they have the DESIRE to do it. If you keep pushing a child to do something that they don't want to do just because they are good at it, its not going to make them very successful most of the time in that type of a thing. Just because they've been forced to do it for so long and eventually they'll just call it quits.
Parents shouldn't force there children to do things if they express that they don't want to. But instead try to help find that one or two things that there kids love and are willing to stick to and nuture that (in a positive way, none of this living through your child crap).
Originally Posted by chocolategoddes
Exactly. I remember watching an episode of Tyra (i know, i know), and she was talking to a little pageant girl's mother and she admitted to living out her dreams through her daughter because growing up she didn't have the confidence or courage to do it herself. My dad is kind of doing that with my brother. He's pushing him into playing football in high school. My brother is physically built to play football, but his heart isn't in it and my dad continues to force it on him because he never had the oppurtunity when he was younger. |
I think I may of have seen that episode of Tyra. I only watch the show occasionally if there's nothing else on because they show a lot of reruns. But see, I think its even worse when the parents know that they are doing that and even admit to it! And they'll still continue doing it!
There are already enough pressure in this world that is placed upon the young generation that this extra pressure is just unnecessary.
I've notice that this type of thing does also happen a lot in all types of activities not just sports. Just because someone is able to do something well, doesn't mean they have the DESIRE to do it. If you keep pushing a child to do something that they don't want to do just because they are good at it, its not going to make them very successful most of the time in that type of a thing. Just because they've been forced to do it for so long and eventually they'll just call it quits.
Parents shouldn't force there children to do things if they express that they don't want to. But instead try to help find that one or two things that there kids love and are willing to stick to and nuture that (in a positive way, none of this living through your child crap).
