their commitment to a sport when all their friends are switching to another one?
Going against the grain, not moving with the herd is a very difficult choice for most kids, especially at certain ages. It is very important to help you kid stay connected with who they are as an individual and not be tied to the crowd. Help your kid focus on their own needs, interests, and choices and celebrate their difference. Let them sort through what is right for them and support the value of commitment and seeing things to their natural close when appropriate. This decision process is a powerful lesson learning opportunity parents’ can use for hard challenges your kid will face down the road like risky behaviors (smoking, drinking, drugs).
