Has your child ever quit half way through the season?

[carolina_gal]

 On DS's soccer team last season, a boy quit after three weeks of practice.  He decided he wanted to bowl instead and his parents let him swap.

I personally wouldn't have let my child. I think he should finish what he signed up for.

[Barabell]

My son has always finished out the season.

I've seen that too, but the situation I've saw that made me the most frustrated was when a kid quit because the parent just didn't feel like taking her son to practice anymore.  The only time he showed up is when his grandfather took him, and he gave up after a couple months because the mom never took her son to one game or practice.

[jen113000]

 I would insist he finish out the season.

[CrazedMomof2]

 I do not let them quit.

They would have to finish the season. I explain to them that their team is counting on them and they need to try their best.

They do NOT have to re sign up the next time, but they are expected to finish what they start.

[Barabell]

I forgot to add, that unless there was a really good reason (injury or an unhealthy coaching or sportman conduct environment) we would make our son finish up the season and complete his commitment to the team.

[Miranda1127]

 no, we don't quite in our house. We also don't take on anything if we are not certain we want to stick it out.

[steelcrazy]

 No, I have never let my children quit something and I don't think that I ever will.  I believe that you should finish what you start.  Not to mention that you are letting your team down when you quite mid-way though the season.

I do know of some parents who have done this though.

[CrazedMomof2]

 

Quoting Barabell:

I forgot to add, that unless there was a really good reason (injury or an unhealthy coaching or sportman conduct environment) we would make our son finish up the season and complete his commitment to the team.

 I agree!

Although if my child were injured I would hope he would want to go to cheer his team on!

[02nana07]

 No that has always been a rule in our house don't start anything unless you are sure you want to finish it.  I feel once the team is counting on you then you should finish.

[kmrtigger]

If my kids were playing a sport and it was mid-way though the season then no, they would finish out the season. They are expected to be a team players and a team member would not do that to the other members. It's called respect. It's not about being a quitter.

Now if it were just a week of practice and they decided then they didn't enjoy the sport then yes. But that is a week to decide. After that they are in until the season is over.

[Kristen1010]

Nope. I wouldn't let them quit their team.