What can you remember about learning experiences that you have gained from participating in athletic events?
His Response: I've learned much from my children's activities. The Thompsons are not a competitive people. However, we've found ways to have fun even when losing a game.
My older son took a soccer ball to the chops on a cold, rainy day. He stopped for a second, got a look of determination in his eyes, and moved on. I was amazed that he could be so strong, because that had to hurt.
My younger son tried out for a soccer travel team. He didn't know any of the other boys trying out and they wouldn't pass him the ball. Finally, in frustration, he took the ball from a kid, dribbled around the rest, attacked the goal and scored. Then, he came to me and said, "Let's go home." He wanted nothing to do with a team of selfish players.
My daughter, who is the youngest in her class, is a pretty shy girl. She changed schools at sixth grade and knew nobody. Prior to school that year, the girls in the school had a volleyball camp and invited her. Suddenly, she was one of the girls.
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