It seems like ‘roid rage, but it’s not.

limom ...

Or, if he is like so many of the boys, they will get out of it by the time they are 17 or 18. After all, I am sure your son is a lot like ours ... he was relatively quiet about lots of things unless HE initiated the conversation.

Awwwwwww ... the joy of being a parent

I'm sure my mom feels the same way, the reason I don't like answering her questions is I'm usually tired and the questions have no point to them, like when she once asked me to compare myself to EVERY other player that tried out for the team, and then wanting me to repeat myself because she didn't understand the answer.



I would suggest asking what he did in practice and leave it at that lol

My son came home from middle school tryouts the other day. My wife said he was excited and said "I can't wait until dad comes home so I can tell him about practice"

so I get home (I manage his travel team) and say "how was practice?", and he shrugs his shoulders, says "fine", and walks away. it was like pulling teeth..

go figure....

It could be that they know that no matter what they say it will only be followed up with more questions? Example: How was practice today. It was good. What did you guys work on. We took some ground balls and had some bp. Then we worked on bunt defense and first and thirds. How did that go. Fine. How did you do. Fine. Did you hit good. Yes. The more information they give you the more questions they will have to answer. Let them initiate the conversation. Dont ask alot of questions about them. Ask questions about the team and team mates. Just my opinion. All kids are the same. They just spent 8 hours in school and three hours on the ball field the last thing they want to do is have to relive the whole day.

Coach May- I think you've got it.. Thay are afraid if they offer a little, you may want all the details they just don't feel like giving out! My daughter will tell a little, and then says "OK, now that's enough volleyball!" I've learned to take what they offer and not ask for more..HA, HA- just have a network of other Moms, you will get the info you want!

LiMom, hang in there. Mine is now 19 and after a big win, called us and asked us to come pick him up so we could talk about it in person.They go through stages.

Coach May is 100% right. I'm a high school player and a freshman. My mom always says "what's the matter with you," and my dad just says "fine," but i don't even relize that I'm not talking back. let me tell you school takes more out of you than running 5 miles. Not physically but mentally your exhasted. Having to interact with friends, worrying about the homework you didn't complete and trying to get it done 5 mins. before class, girls (or boys what ever you prefer), test, worrying about projects that are due, and much more things. Then you have to go out to the baseball feild, and think, what am I going to do if the balls hit to me, thinking how's my form, and besides that your still thinking of that project that due tomarrow that you haven't even started on. I know they say being a kid is easy, but that's 100% wrong I agree being a parent is harder, but that doesn't mean being a kid isn't hard either, especially at the high school age when you are transforming into a man. I love my mom, but she thinks I don't like her or something just because sometimes I go into my room and lay down, "what's wrong, did something happen today, your acting weird." I'm not acting weird, nothing happen, I'm just mentally drained. If you remember when you took the SAT you were probably drop dead tried at the end, and that's what schools like, plus baseball right after that. Then when you get home you have to finish homework. Then it gets to late, and you go to sleep, and then the next morning you relize you didn't do some of the homework. So bielive me he's not on steriods, drugs, or having any promblem. He's just a teenager, and going through the same stress, me, and every other teenager is going through in the world. Hope I was a help. I'm a teenager so if you want anymore honest opinions just PM me.
Thanks

Great response Craig!

BTW- how was practice today?? JUST KIDDING.

Craig......thank you.....great explanation!

Craig's post should be required reading for all parents.

Craig, you are an impressive writer...nicely done and thanks from an "old" guy from Atlanta.

Craig - You've said it all, kiddo.

Thanks guys, but honestly I was just stating the truth. Any other questions that you want honestly answered about teenage life just PM me.
Thanks

Craig
great post, thanks now i know, but then why does he REENERGIZ when it's time to barrow my car @ 8 pm. LOL

I know this has been a controversial topic on this site, but my suggestion:

go to practice and see for yourself.

Im a Freshman as well, and its kind of reliving to know that my mom isnt weird and bein the only one asking questin after question haha

Coach Mays answer is right on

My last guy got out of HS in 1994 so I am a bit removed form this talk but perhaps it shows how times, even in 10 to 12 years have changed-- we never had a problem talking about it but then we never really got into talking about practice sessions

Let the kids breathe !!!

He drives my car. He uses my money. He sleeps in my house. He WILL answer my questions or else.