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Reply to "Freshman Parents PLEASE, PLEASE, Please take the time to enjoy this year."

RJM posted:

In the past I've said kids would have more fun if their parents would stop telling him they aren't having fun because they're getting screwed. It applies to college ball too. Keep in mind a freshman is in a transition period academically and socially. Don't add to the pressure with baseball.

Also, college baseball provides an opportunity for parents. If you don't annoy people complaining about your son's situation there's an entirely new group of people to become friends. If your son goes "away" to college it can be a cultural experience.

If my son were still playing this year had he had a game yesterday all he would have wanted to talk about at dinner is the Yale-Baylor basketball game. Life doesn't have to be completely about baseball.

RJM, That is an excellent point. Parents can help improve the whole college experience by supporting their son adn the team. Do not ruin their experience by telling them they are getting jobbed. 

If they come to you, first, Talk to them and be a sounding board. Be sympathetic. But help them be positive, do not feed into any negativity. You can help make it a good experience or feed into their negativity. Do you really think the coach is going to support a kid who is negative.

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