And it may be against his will. He's 8 and has been getting into trouble in school for not paying attention in class and has been doing dumb shit at home since it's gotten cold out and he hasn't been playing outside much. Too much energy and needs an output.
He wrestled three years ago and liked it until some of the more experienced five and six year olds started to beat him. I don't think he's going to like going back but he's got to get into something. Am I a dick?
Quickest way to ruin a sport for a kid is to force them into it. If you want him to be active, tell him he needs to play a sport. But, let him pick.
It's similar to how I ended up boxing at 10. I ended up loving it. 
Ur not a dick whatsoever. Youve recognized a problem with your son and came up w the best solution you can think of. Hope it works out for the best. None of us know really what the fuck we're doing as parents. Just try your best and hope it works out
KWoody - It's similar to how I ended up boxing at 10. I ended up loving it.
Kind of my thought.
Hilldo -Quickest way to ruin a sport for a kid is to force them into it. If you want him to be active, tell him he needs to play a sport. But, let him pick.
He played football but its over. Has agreed to wrestling but that's only because he is in trouble at the moment for almost killing his hamsters.
Arglebargle -You sound like my dad.. talk to him man.. don't go after a quick fix.. try to figure what he is interested in, then he'll thrive.And it may be against his will. He's 8 and has been getting into trouble in school for not paying attention in class and has been doing dumb shit at home since it's gotten cold out and he hasn't been playing outside much. Too much energy and needs an output.
He wrestled three years ago and liked it until some of the more experienced five and six year olds started to beat him. I don't think he's going to like going back but he's got to get into something. Am I a dick?
Hilldo -Quickest way to ruin a sport for a kid is to force them into it. If you want him to be active, tell him he needs to play a sport. But, let him pick.
Sweet he just said he knows he needs to get back into something and does want to go back to wrestling.
CaptainWoody -Hilldo -Quickest way to ruin a sport for a kid is to force them into it. If you want him to be active, tell him he needs to play a sport. But, let him pick.
This
My son has been wrestling since kindergarten, he's in 4th grade now.
He's a big kid and always has to wrestle up, in 2nd grade he'd be matched up with 5th graders, last year...6th graders. Even if weight is similar the motor skills between those ages are vastly different.....he got beat a lot, and hurt (he did beat a couple 5th graders).
His only response was to get back on the mat,...you can't teach that....yes I'm bragging but I'll say that he gets it from his mother, not me.
You need to find something for him that he's passionate about, something that he's good at but also wont give up on once the going gets a little tough.
I just hope he sticks with it after getting his ass kicked.
My son I mean. Not yours.
No. Make him do it. It's good for him
tell him if hes not the best, youre putting him up for adoption
Tell him he needs to find something he wants to do, forcing him to wrestle seems dumb.
Phil Davis' mom had to force him to go back to wrestling when he wanted to quit at that age. He became an all American.
Strength Through Discipline.
Words of the OG, words of Steven.
Teach him that and hey, what can go wrong?
Toughest guy here. 
Duncan MacLeod - Strength Through Discipline.It's always weird when GPTT makes sense.
Words of the OG, words of Steven.
Teach him that and hey, what can go wrong?
Toughest guy here.
Hate me now, thank me later.
I'll have the conversation with him again tomorrow. He was pretty upset tonight because one of the hamsters he "bathed" ended up dying.
I've worked with kids for a long time. I've also coached for quite a while.
It's not a bad idea. Kids need direction and discipline.
If you make it part of the routine in daily life like school, he'll get on track.
I have two boys and they play sports close to year round. I also have them train BJJ/Kickboxing once or twice a week to supplement the other sports they play (baseball/ soccer).
The BJJ/kickboxing is not an option. They would rather play video games at times but tough shit. I know they will appreciate it down the road for numerous reasons.