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Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey pinkpanther #13974 04/17/08 09:25 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 6,145 Midwest Kriston Member
Kriston Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 6,145 Midwest	Originally Posted by pinkpanther Originally Posted by Kriston Anyway, DS6 has a thing about basketball--he thinks he's bad at it because he can't make baskets easily, even though virtually no 6yos can make baskets easily on the full-sized basket! It's the one place where I REALLY see his perfectionism, so this basketball day was just the thing for him! They don't lower the goal for the younger kids? In our 6-8 age group, they play on an 8-ft. goal. Even that is pretty hard for some of the little ones. No way to do it at that gym. It was a surprise to the person in charge. I guess that's one drawback of the "not an organized league that owns their own facilities," but it worked out well for us given my goals for the day! Kriston

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey Kriston #13983 04/17/08 09:56 AM
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pinkpanther Member P Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 175	Kriston, Yes, it did work out well for you! I'm glad DS6 was able to let loose a little and overcome his insecurity.

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey Lori H. #14004 04/17/08 11:45 AM
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questions Member Q Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 864	Wow, Lori. What a powerful description of you and your son. All the best to you and your family.

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey Lori H. #14027 04/17/08 05:28 PM
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Texas Summer Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 216 Texas	Lori, Thanks for sharing. It is fantastic that your son shares so much with you.

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey pinkpanther #14038 04/17/08 06:33 PM
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LMom Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 902	Wow Lori. You are very lucky to have such a special child. LMom

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey LMom #14042 04/17/08 06:46 PM
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incogneato Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,231 up in my head.......	Kriston, I love that you are gently coaxing your son out of his comfort zone, little bits at a time. I try to do the same because I think it's very important. Kids develop self esteem when they have a chance to succeed in something they think is "too hard".

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey incogneato #14043 04/17/08 06:47 PM
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incogneato Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,231 up in my head.......	Lori, You sound like an amazing mom with an equally amazing son. What intelligence and incredible coping skills he has! I think, 2E issues and all, he will grow up to be very successful in his life! Neato

Re: Do we prepare the child for the journey incogneato #14060 04/17/08 09:28 PM
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Kriston Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 6,145 Midwest	Thanks, 'Neato! Kriston

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