I am guilty of pushing my son to be the best that I know that he can be. I never went so far as to yell at him, but not acted as I should have. This year I decided to something totally different than I used to do. I told him that win or lose I am darn proud of what he is doing and what he has accomplished this year. I tell him this before and after each match. I also tell him thatno matter what I am still dad. I love him just as much wether he wins or loses. I tell him this each and every time he steps on the mat.
Amazingly it actually worked, he is winning more than ever, he is on a streak of 16 wins and only 3 loses in the last month. He has even made it to state for the first time this year.
Maybe there is a lesson in this story for all or maybe not, but it worked for us.
Good luck Dusty in State.
