I think that sometimes as parents we forget that hurdling obstacles is a skill our kids need to learn. We want so very badly for our children to succeed that we want to make sure they have a clear path, with not so much as a little pebble in the way.
Sometimes we forget that having a clear path does not allow them to experience the fear, the hard work, and the triumph of overcoming an obstacle.
Sometimes we forget that you don't just wake up one day with the skills to solve problems. The ability to stand face to face with a hurdle and then hit it head on is a skill that is honed like many others.
Perhaps when we see the hurdles our children must face in baseball we need to remind ourselves that they will face bigger hurdles down the road. And perhaps, thanks to this experience, they will be better prepared to face them.
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