learning sport
By johnpillai
@johnpillai (2082)
Germany
April 13, 2010 2:58am CST
My seven year old son is very intelligent, very good in school, has good relationship with friends and teachers, has a very good language skill,etc.etc. BUT HE IS VERY LAZY. He hate playing with ball. Whenever I bring him to the playground to play with ball, he sit on the ground and start to observe insects and living creatures. 'Hating sport' is that his nature? Is that a problem? Have I made a mistake
2 responses
@OConnell87 (1042)
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13 Apr 10
its not a problem that hes not interested in sports some people aren't if you see he is interested in insects embrace that and buy him books or a club about insects. He prob isn't lazy just has other hobbies
@spursrule68 (1)
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13 Apr 10
Dear John,
do not worry about your son liking sport, you have no done anything wrong.
maybe try asking him what sports he likes, there are many obscure ones without the need for a ball - darts for example. DOn't force him to play ball sports, some day he will enjoy one sport, or if he doesn't he can pursue his love for nature - maybe we have another Charles Darwin on our hands!
Hope this helps
Spursrule68
@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
13 Apr 10
Thanking very much for your pleasing answer. Some times he is called by his friends 'girl' or 'lady'. That pains me a little.The adult's view and children's view are different . Aren't they? But i am sure, he has a manly mind. Once I was hospitalized. my 10 year old daughter had started to cry. But my son took it easy. he simply told "Mum will come back."
