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Re: What are we doing?
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Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Shit is crazy. My mom used the: "Go outside and find someone to play with, but be home by ____" method, as did all my friends' parents. When my daughter was young enough that I was taking her to playgrounds, I had to tell her to go up to kids and ask if they wanted to play or if she could play too. Much anxiety ensued until she actually did it and then had lots of fun. Hell, as recently as 3 years or so ago, I had to tell her to go ask a group of adults and kids playing an unorganized soccer game if she could play. Had a ball, of course.
I wouldn't do that now. She'd embarrass and anger them. I can't even play around with her anymore in soccer. It's completely pointless for her and for me. I clearly suck, but I can't believe how skilled she and her friends are. It is amazing.
I make sure I beat her soundly when we play basketball or ping pong, though. No mercy.
TM
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I read an article last week that gave lots and lots of props to your mom (and I suspect all of our mom's) method last week: https://byrslf.co/thoughts-on-the-ve...g-14af397cee2c (second half of the piece).
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