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My son's baseball game is painful.

My son, who is in middle school, belongs to a hardball baseball team. Not only is it physically difficult to pick up and drop off, but it's also physically difficult to bring along to practice and games. What's more painful than that is that I don't spend much time with the other sisters because of baseball, my son started playing baseball in the first grade, but he's still not good at playing, the baseball moms and I don't fit in, and I'm isolated, and along with that, my son can't be supported, I'm not invited to independent practice or holiday gatherings, and when I first joined the team, my son was solid, so he was appointed captain, but he seemed to be knocked down for being bad at baseball It's mentally painful. How should I set up my heart and support my son as a mother?

5 Zen Responses

Where is the origin?

 Good evening. My son can't play an active role either (can't get into the starting lineup, or something?) You yourself are isolated within the population. It says “My son's baseball is painful,” but your son's unhappiness within the team and your sense of isolation are probably the source of your worries.
Each specific group has unique goals and values. Everyone can only be measured by their values. That itself can happen in any group, but if the values you and your son are looking for don't match, I think it's natural to think about moving groups.
What kind of things does your son rely on now on the team? If that doesn't match the team's values, you won't be able to support or cooperate, right?
If your son can shine... even if it's painful, if he thinks he'll do his best... why don't you go out with him for a separate period of time? Opportunities for “parents to support their children” are unilaterally declining. The experience of “my mother stayed with me that far” is probably a very important experience for him.
On the other hand, if the value of the team doesn't match the value you're looking for... I think changing the environment is even the right decision.
However, maybe, “I know what you want to do. Saying “But Mom, I Can't Date Anymore” may be an honest and equal sign. Regrets that “I made you give up because of me” may occur, but it is also the role of parents to show “I can't do more than this.” “I want to make children's wishes come true” is a beautiful heart, but it's not something that can be completely done forever. I think experiencing it itself is one of the stages of raising children.
In any case, how does your son feel? Ask them to put that feeling into words, and they accept it. That process is essential, and I don't think it can be avoided.

Family discussions and cooperation. It's important to let my son know about the current situation

I wonder if that's just the mother's role...
Of course, I want to support children in whatever they want to do. But you can't just stick with your son, can you? How far can parents get along with their children's sports? Time restrictions for transfers, etc. Expenses for membership fees, matches, expeditions, etc. Relationships and cooperation with parents, etc. I can't continue playing sports without my parents.

When it comes to team sports, parents also have their share of hardships, to say the least. I want to keep going. I want to support that feeling. Nevertheless, we should also consider the impact on our lives and other families.

Why don't you discuss the future with your son, husband, and the whole family? It's important for my son to know about the current situation, too. Is sport something where someone is sacrificed? At times like this, we focus our wisdom, and since we're a family, we also cooperate.
I wonder what my son himself thinks.

You don't have to overdo it

The best thing for you is that your son will quit the hardball baseball team saying “because he's bad and can't play an active role.”
If that happens, you will be freed from being accompanied by your son's pick-up, practice, and games, you will be physically comfortable, and you will spend more time with your other children.
Also, you won't need to hang out with baseball moms, and you won't feel isolated.
However, if your son wants to “continue playing baseball,” you have no choice but to continue cooperating within a reasonable range.
However, you don't have to sacrifice yourself for your son.
If your son wants to do what he likes, you have the right to do it too.
If transportation, practice, and attending games are physically difficult, let's honestly tell your son about it.
It's okay to confide in the things you want to cherish the time you spend with other kids or that your way of thinking doesn't match with baseball moms.
If you're in the second year of middle school, you should already be able to fully understand it.
Conversely, it's a problem if you think that only playing baseball is important, and you don't have the slightest feeling to take care of your mother.
It seems that they are worried that their son will be taken down by the captain, but that can't be helped.
My son will experience many setbacks in his future life, and he will grow each time.
Please keep a warm eye on this point.

I read it.
I read that your son's baseball has become so burdensome for you and that you are having a hard time. I don't know the details about your son or everyone, but I can tell you that you are having a very hard time. I understand your feelings from the bottom of my heart.
It's unavoidable that my son is bad at baseball. If anyone is just starting out, it's not going to be good. That's because you practice and get better at it.
If my son wants to do his best at baseball, my son will do it on his own. Wouldn't it be good for you and everyone to support and cheer as much as possible? There are limits to time, physical strength, and money. I can't spend it just for my son's baseball. I think it's enough to support them to the extent they can.

Baseball isn't everything; there are many things going on in life ahead. On the other hand, there are many more things awaiting from now on. I don't think I'll survive if I don't leave extra energy.

I sincerely pray that you and everyone can be considerate of each other and live a healthy life, that your children will grow healthily, and that everyone will get along well and live a rich and happy life from the bottom of your heart.

I even saw the thank you note. By all means, put your son's feelings first^_^

Thank you for your consultation, Mr. Roth.

My son, who is in middle school, belongs to a hardball baseball team.

It is said that various power balances and relationships are unstable, and burdens overlap, making it stressful.

My younger brother played baseball from elementary school to college, and it may have solved Mr. Roth's problem, but I also wanted to write it here, so I participated.

Obidō is really difficult, isn't it?
It's a child's activity with the support of parents, isn't it?

This is just my way of thinking, but I think I have no choice but to split up with my moms. I feel that we won't do our best until the satisfaction of those around us is satisfied.

Even if that's not the case, Roth has a lot of children he can't protect.

This is because interaction within a small community is nonsense and endless.

There shouldn't be time like that.
As Roth said, if you decide on a period and continue, I feel that it would be a good idea to split it.

It's a case where you can't play an active role, but your son is still enjoying it and doing his best.

Being appointed captain is great too!

My son probably has a great personality, commensurate with the role of captain.

But that's why it's painful to be dropped, isn't it? There are also special recommendations for high schools, etc., so it's scary from a parent's point of view.

But no matter what happens, I accept and accept it.

I feel that the ability to endure and get through even in the current environment will surely be a source of food for the future.

The ability to not give up is probably the ability I want the most in this day and age.

Now is the time to show and test your mother's wisdom, strength, and strength.

But please don't overdo it.

Please pray and support my son from the bottom of my heart so that he can live well and strong for the rest of his life 🙏🙇‍♀️