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The Roux Comes First

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14. Thank You for Your Helpful Insights. It's tough, for Sure. We Want Them Competitive

Reply to H2O Man (Reply #11)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:16 AM

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But we don't want them as neurotic as we are!

She made me stop singing "Sweet Baby James" as a lullabye recently, and I can no longer inveigle her into readings of Madeline or Wind in the Willows. But she is still my darling.

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How Do You Coach/Counsel Young Offspring in the Face of Athletic Team Non-selection? [View all] The Roux Comes First Friday OP

Don't use the "f" word... ultralite001 Friday #1

Thank You The Roux Comes First Friday #3

As long as she has friends and other interests she can move on easily. dem4decades Friday #2

Children's school sports can be very competitive. Melon Friday #4

Track + Field made my diminutive teen ultralite001 Friday #5

Young people must learn to deal with failure, loss, disappointment. Irish_Dem Friday #6

Well said. H2O Man Friday #8

If it's really important to her, hire her the best college coach you can to train her. SheltieLover Friday #7

Tell her you are sad for her. Give her a smooch and a hug and go on to something else with her. Srkdqltr Friday #9

This will be a nonissue after six months so there's not really much more to say than "oh, I'm sorry to hear that." WhiskeyGrinder Friday #10

Interesting. H2O Man Friday #11

. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #12

Thank You for Your Helpful Insights. It's tough, for Sure. We Want Them Competitive The Roux Comes First Saturday #14

Is it a 7/8 team? kerouac2 Friday #13