My parents don't understand that sports aren't my thing. What can I do?

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Nick

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my parents made me join wrestling at my high school. im 14. i thought it was going to be fun, but it just doesnt entertain me. i can keep up with the physical part, but its just not fun. i like watching sports, and playing sports with my friends, but i just dont like organized leagues, and they don't understand. i like doing things like playing guitar. thanks for the help (:
 
The worst thing you can do is get angry and start an argument. Show them. If you can find the time and way to show them how something else makes you much happier, I'm sure they'll come around. But presenting the issue as an argument won't get you anywhere. Try to see their side, too.
 
be like I only like playing sports for fun and hate it when people tell me I suck even If they are trying to make me improve. It just puts my selfesteme down ( league coaches try to make u better and have ot tell you your weaknesses). I remember I practiced soccer with a league team and they always talk shit to me, telling me that I should have got the shot or should have passed or recieved. I just like playing sports for fun with my friends because then nothing really matters at all only that you have fun. If you play for league then they want you to win more then have fun...uusualy..

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shit people got alot of problems if i dont like somthing i come out front with it and my dad will go if you dont like it quit god you have a family you should feel comftorable with them
 
The same thing with me my parents made me play football and im 14 also and i hate it i dont like playing the actual stuff just for fun stuff they will never understand
 
my brother is the same way. he is 14 and played sports forever but once in high school has just played quitar. I come from a background of sport playing family members so at first it was hard but once he showed us something he was interested in (guitar) we realized we could support him in a different way. He even joined a band and we go watch him play places. It is nice. as long as you have something in return and let your family in on what you like they will come around give them time!
 
My son was the same way. Some people are group players and others are not. Some people are natural with sports and some are natural with the arts. My son's father wanted him to play all the sports he played when he was in school which was soccer, hockey, football and so on. But, our son just didn't like those kinds of things. He started playing the guitar when he was 8 and he is 40 today and he has his own recording company and his own band. He has made a great living doing what he loves best. Finally after all these years his Dad has finally gotten it through his head that his son is not into sports but is a great musician. So hang in there and do what you love most. I hope it doesn't take your Dad 40 years to get the point. Good luck to you.
 
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