"It's pretty common to hear about athletic parents who grew up playing three sports giving birth to kids who couldn't care less about sticks and balls. Suddenly, jock parents find themselves with a kid who loves reading, theater, or art - and they have to pivot from imagining cheer them on in the stands to imagining being at an art opening, a play, a reading, or a First Friday. But what about the other way around?"
"But, does it ever happen the other way? Are there parents out there who are like an English professor and a painter who are then forced to wake up at 5 am to take their kid to rowing club, soccer and lacrosse. Are you an indoor cat being forced to be out and about by your child. Tell me about it I am super curious."
Artsy and bookish parents sometimes raise children who gravitate toward sports and outdoor team activities. Such children can require parents to adopt early-morning routines, drive to practices, and travel on weekends for competitions. Parents report that supporting athletic kids fosters unexpected personal growth, increased social interaction, and pride in witnessing different personalities. Some children embody traits their parents once admired or found intimidating, such as extroversion or competitive drive. The divergence in interests encourages flexibility, broadens family experiences, and creates opportunities for parents to connect with their children through unfamiliar activities like rowing, soccer, and lacrosse.
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