The Push

We've all seen them, haven't we? Those parents who care WAY too much about how their child is doing in sports. They take out a second mortgage and blow through their family's savings just to keep their kid on select/travel teams. They yell at the refs, the coach, and their kid. You would think their entire self-worth hinged on whether their child plays well and wins the game…hmmm. I wonder… Listen in this week as Josh and Jimmy get the signal, step up to the plate, and discuss The Push. Parents and sports. Play ball!! ----- Warning Signs of The Push Parent getting their own need for self-worth through their child's sport performance. Year-round, non-stop sports. One long, never ending season Year-round specialization. Tommy John surgery for high schoolers. All other aspect of family life takes a back seat Do you care more than your child who is actually playing the sport? ****Anger at child's performance**** Solution for the Push: Define Success Let the child lead. Brad McCoy Teach your child to try hard, work hard, practice hard, and play hard. Col. 3:23, "All like doing it for Christ." ----- Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers , Instagram: @jmyersfam , and Facebook: @docjimmymyers Pairadocs Podcast on Twitter: @docspodcast , Instagram: @docspodcast , and Facebook: @docspodcast How do give to the show: The Timothy Center:

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The Push is an episode from Pairadocs by Pairadocs.

This episode is 22:55 long.

This episode was published on Nov 16, 2020.

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