Need help with a problem

EG

You won't change them--I have had many parents who came brought the boy to practice and the games and would read a book or newspaper while there--they would not know the score or the inning if I asked them --and it matters not what the level is.

Just continue to play your game and be thankful that they at least come the to games

EG...Be grateful that you have parents.

One solution would be to ride your own bike to practices...if they have to be doing something else and you anticipate that your coach will be keeping you a big longer than mom and dad want to stay.

No easy solutions for this scenario. I would get an afterschool or weekend job and be sure that I had money for a showcase or two down the road. For example, I was used to delivering morning newspapers since I was about 9 years old. Always had a few dollars in my pocket and a few bucks in the bank. My mother never saw me play in little league or high school...she had to work. She was terrific in washing uniforms and asking how I did. She saw me for the first time when I played in the Central Illinois Collegiate League in the summer of 1965, when I was 20 years old! It was too hot for her, about 95 degrees, and she sat under a tree with a cold towel on her head/neck through a doubleheader. I've never forgotten that.

As the situation unfolds, you can be certain that they won't be supportive of you in the financial arena either. That is ok, but you have to do what you have to do re "exposure" for the next level.

EG- I would thank them for coming with a big hug and smile and let them know it means a lot to you that they came, even if it isn't "their thing". Who knows- they may grow to enjoy just seeing you having fun at something.

Maybe before you go to bed say, " Thanks for coming Mom and Dad. It really made me feel good".

EG,

You're far from the only player who's parents aren't very involved in their son's baseball. Lots of parents look at baseball as a way to keep their sons involved in a positive activity and away from doing things that parents hope their kids don't get tied up in like smoking, drugs, etc. But they don't have the passion for the game that their sons do.

What matters is whether YOU love the game. There are also many parents out there who want their sons to succeed in baseball more than their sons want it, and the parents can make some kids miserable with pressure and unreasonable expectations. ENJOY THE GAME! If you have passion for it, maybe someday it'll rub off at least a little on mom & dad, but if not just "keep your eye on the ball", so to speak; and get everything out of this great game that you can.

Another point EG- Look around at your teammates. There just might be another parent who is willing to drive you to a lot of the practices. I , and many people I know always do our share, or more than our share of the driving.

There always seems to be a kid or two who needs a ride and we just take care of them. Maybe because the parents work schedule doesn't permit them to drive, of they just don't want to take the time. A lot of the parents are willing to "adopt" a kid for a season or two and help them out.

Also, Beenthere makes a great point about the finances. Start finding jobs to do now and put some $ away for later.

EG,

This may seem a little bit obvious, but have you told your parents how you feel about baseball? Perhaps you just need to share with them how important it is to you, and perhaps your dream of being able to play at the next level.

I would say that while they may not be particularly supportive of baseball, they seem to be supportive of you. The other suggestions you have received are all worthy of consideration. But maybe the solution to this particular issue is saying something along the lines of "I really appreciate your helping me with my baseball activities. It is something that is really important to me, and maybe to my future. It would be much harder for me to accomplish the things that I desire without your support and help."

parents come in many categories. There are those that dont get involved dont even come to the games to those who interfere. Just a matter of where they land.