It
is not at all unusual for kids to suddenly start showing a lack of interest in
hockey or even to declare that they don’t want to play it anymore. After all,
they are kids, which means they are growing and changing regularly. With that
said, though,it is always smart, if your child says he wants to quit hockey to
at least ask why.
There
are many good reasons why a child might want to quit hockey, such as wanting to
try something new or just plain not liking the sport. However, there are also
bad reasons, and one of the common bad reasons might surprise you. It is,
believe it or not, the problematic parents of other players!
Kids,
more frequently than you might think, often cite aggressive parents- ones who
push their kids to aggressively check other players- as a reason for quitting
hockey. Sometimes, they also cite parents who yell at the team during and/or
after a game and make everyone feel bad. It’s also common for them to mention
parents who play favorites, whether they make them feel uncomfortable with
extra, special attention or by treating them poorly.
If
you ever find yourself in a situation where your kid wants to quit hockey because of poor parents, ask him to get specific and name names because you may
just have to have a talk with the parents in question or at least the team
coach. And, if the vast majority of team parents are to blame, then it may even
be time to quit that team and find another one- one where the parents are a bit
more sane and supportive.
The
bottom line is that there are many valid reasons to take a break from youth
hockey, but badly behaved adults are certainly not one of them, so if your
little one complains about badly behaved parents, it’s time to take action of
some sort!
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