Huffington Post Story: How I Long to Cajole My Son into Sports

By Lisa Cohn
“C’mon, Michael!” the soccer coach calls to my 6-year-old son during a game. “The team needs you!”

My son sits on the sidelines happily smacking his action figures together while the other kids run hard, laugh out loud and attempt shots on the goal. Out there in the soggy Oregon grass, the players are pushing themselves beyond their limits, learning to pass to one another, figuring out how to communicate with coaches, and to understand the importance of teamwork.

My son, on the other hand, is missing out on all these life skills.

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How I Long to Bribe, Wheedle and Cajole My Son Into Sports: Huffington Post