My kid played softball. From city league to All-American in college. I was involved every step of the way. I knew every pitch, every count, every at bat she faced. She called me during the championship for college, wondering why her coach couldn't figure out why she was having a problem. I saw from the live stream that her coach was having her take the first pitch, so they'd throw a strike, then a changeup she'd usually swing at and foul off, then she was down 0-2 and they could work whatever they wanted. I said swing first pitch. She ended the championship almost .500, with 5 HRs and 17 RBIs. In 7 games. Her final AB was a grand slam.
It's about wanting your child to excel. Which is what this parent did. And if yours didn't...like mine didn't...then YOU can take the step to ensure he or she has a better opportunity than you. It's what I did. It's White People Culture. Don't blame your dad, you have no idea the demons he faced. Be better for your child. And absolutely celebrate their successes.
WOW! Thats absolutely awesome. My hat is off to you sir. My dad did face tough times. He was also a bully and physically abusive. I joined the military and never spoken to him again.
Life is tough. People want it to have a Disney ending, which never happens. Am sorry that you had to deal with that. My father was non-existent as a parent/role model and tried to use money to "give" me things--nothing I really want to get into; but I'll say that I tried to go the other way for my kids.
And if people are toxic to you, then remove them and move on, which looks like what you did.
She didn't, mostly. Compared to other women her age, no. She is a "feminist" in a sense where she has had to do everything on her own; she manages her own money very well, doesn't live out of her means, just bought a decent car and lives well.
She's been dating a guy the past 6 months, and it's getting serious. Her attitude has moved much more conservatively since then. Funny how a traditional guy that she's involved with romantically does that.
Now these are the Voat comments I know and love. Poal never compared. Thanks @system for resurrecting Voat. Thanks @Albery for posting. And thank you to everyone else for contributing.
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It's about wanting your child to excel. Which is what this parent did. And if yours didn't...like mine didn't...then YOU can take the step to ensure he or she has a better opportunity than you. It's what I did. It's White People Culture. Don't blame your dad, you have no idea the demons he faced. Be better for your child. And absolutely celebrate their successes.
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And if people are toxic to you, then remove them and move on, which looks like what you did.
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She's been dating a guy the past 6 months, and it's getting serious. Her attitude has moved much more conservatively since then. Funny how a traditional guy that she's involved with romantically does that.
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Thanks for posting.
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