tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post1283023345982298014..comments2023-10-03T02:36:37.563-07:00Comments on The SportyMummy: I am NOT trying to fulfill my own ambitions through my childrenSportyMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-8502217227944791792012-04-26T06:46:45.362-07:002012-04-26T06:46:45.362-07:00Thanks so much for your understanding a support Li...Thanks so much for your understanding a support Liz. I have removed this person from my Facebook friends. It feels really 'high school' but I don't want her writing disparaging comments on my wall anymore. I have to say I have learnt a lot from this experience...SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-56279092308749184752012-04-25T19:39:57.718-07:002012-04-25T19:39:57.718-07:00Many people miraculously develop the "courage...Many people miraculously develop the "courage" to speak up on Facebook... in all honesty, it's cowardice of the highest form. It's very easy to hide behind a computer screen and say what you think. My experience is that you don't need people like that on Facebook (just because they are family). I am very selective who I add and there are a number of family members I have removed (including a sibling). I do think your hubby should have defended you though.<br />Kids who eat, sleep and breathe sport (or other passions) will compete because they love it.<br />Chin up... who is this person/family member in the grand scheme of things??!!!!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-74080974973066076902012-04-21T16:34:50.547-07:002012-04-21T16:34:50.547-07:00Lovely to meet you! Thanks for your comment. I rea...Lovely to meet you! Thanks for your comment. I really wanted to know if other sports parents received comments along these lines. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your blog too!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-20451823526423513792012-04-21T07:20:13.917-07:002012-04-21T07:20:13.917-07:00I just found your blog and I'm so sorry to hea...I just found your blog and I'm so sorry to hear about the negative comments- especially from a family member who doesn't even know you or your daughter well.<br /><br />My girls play competitive year round soccer (futbol) and we too get many comments- even from well meaning family and friends. Trust me- soccer player was never one of my unfulfilled goals!<br /><br />I look forward to reading your blog- seems like youth sports issues are the same everywhere...Australia to CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-50394906315727034552012-03-30T04:09:27.208-07:002012-03-30T04:09:27.208-07:00Thanks so much Lisa for your thoughtful comment. I...Thanks so much Lisa for your thoughtful comment. I wish people wouldn't be so quick to point the finger either. I think I'll have to be more careful of what I write on the blog from now on.SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-7156455154254591812012-03-30T04:05:25.188-07:002012-03-30T04:05:25.188-07:00Thankyou! Facebook does seem to be going that way....Thankyou! Facebook does seem to be going that way...I used to love it, but the attention seeking, passive aggressive status updates and bullying have really ruined it,SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-39330449933263572602012-03-30T04:00:25.779-07:002012-03-30T04:00:25.779-07:00Thanks Rhia! I think that was the worst part...fin...Thanks Rhia! I think that was the worst part...finding it there on facebook for my other friends to see. It is so high school isn't it!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-91526588187733392762012-03-30T03:03:44.685-07:002012-03-30T03:03:44.685-07:00It's too easy for people to point the finger a...It's too easy for people to point the finger and say parents are living their dreams through their kids, whether it be sport, music, career or academics. Kids are often drawn towards things they know, or those that are familiar and quite often these are the things they grew up with, ofetn because of parental involvement.<br /><br />There is nothing unusual about a kid wanting to achieve sporting successes, especially if they come from a sporting family.<br /><br />I say ignore the ignorant comments and continue to support Flash in whatever she chooses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-12044094812820782432012-03-29T19:46:31.394-07:002012-03-29T19:46:31.394-07:00what a horrible thing to say! Facebook has just be...what a horrible thing to say! Facebook has just become a great way for people to bully and stick there noses in places its not wanted. We havent had moments like that yet because the kids are still pretty young but i imagine we will have moments like that too. I hope she is feeling a bit better now xLifeasmummymaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182926504223590378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-50721138485562179592012-03-29T19:02:27.454-07:002012-03-29T19:02:27.454-07:00Family members can be so disappointing. I really c...Family members can be so disappointing. I really can't stand it when someone from your own family comes at you all "judgey McJudge-a-lot" when they should be giving you the benefit of the doubt. AS for posting it all over facebook- that is sooo highschool. Tell her to grow up and shut up!Rhiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126645209443919352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-39638510425402139942012-03-29T16:59:57.007-07:002012-03-29T16:59:57.007-07:00Thanks so much! your awesome comment just made me ...Thanks so much! your awesome comment just made me smile ear-to-ear!! <br /><br />Flash actually did great..She was happy just to have been able to participate, but she also got two 4th places and a silver medal for the long-jump!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-59598949794219515572012-03-29T16:33:34.492-07:002012-03-29T16:33:34.492-07:00WHen I am up against people like that I think of m...WHen I am up against people like that I think of my fathers favorite saying, "There are more horses asses in this world than there are horses!"<br /><br />Screw the nosy biddy-boddy. More importantly, How did your daughter do?<br /><br />Cranky Old Manjoehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-56999629932723103632012-03-29T16:31:14.271-07:002012-03-29T16:31:14.271-07:00Thanks so much for your comment! That is exactly w...Thanks so much for your comment! That is exactly what I think too!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-52836355039268290402012-03-29T16:30:32.559-07:002012-03-29T16:30:32.559-07:00Thanks for understanding Rhi! She had a bad cold b...Thanks for understanding Rhi! She had a bad cold but is feeling better now.SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-322634546677935282012-03-29T14:18:35.080-07:002012-03-29T14:18:35.080-07:00what a horrible thing to happen. if someone were r...what a horrible thing to happen. if someone were really genuinely concerned about a family member they would speak to them directly and not make snide comments on a public forum. does not say much about them as a person.The mum of all tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834277006933337733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-57466502437800774862012-03-29T14:15:40.904-07:002012-03-29T14:15:40.904-07:00I totally get how you couldn't stop her from c...I totally get how you couldn't stop her from competing. When kids have their heart set in something they have been waiting for it can be beyond difficult to convince them otherwise. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses. I hope Flash is feeling better nowRhianna https://www.blogger.com/profile/08015224038142499324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-18112154554982671192012-03-29T04:19:49.694-07:002012-03-29T04:19:49.694-07:00Thanks for understanding Shar. I replied to her o...Thanks for understanding Shar. I replied to her on facebook with this single sentence.<br /><br />"do you really think FB is the right forum for this??"<br /><br />I hope it will end now!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-85702592405891958962012-03-29T04:10:12.482-07:002012-03-29T04:10:12.482-07:00Thanks so much Jen. That was such a lovely thing t...Thanks so much Jen. That was such a lovely thing to say! I emailed her and she replied saying she stood by her comments....SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-84365192409581903292012-03-29T04:06:41.730-07:002012-03-29T04:06:41.730-07:00Thanks so much for this awesome comment!
GrumpyD...Thanks so much for this awesome comment! <br /><br />GrumpyDaddy has chosen to stay right out of it. He agrees that the comments were rude and inappropriate but the comments don't seem to have affected him in the same way. <br /><br />....between you and me ;) I wish he would do more...SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-17287266553657092952012-03-29T04:04:51.699-07:002012-03-29T04:04:51.699-07:00Hmmm.
I, too, could write pages.
There is nothing ...Hmmm.<br />I, too, could write pages.<br />There is nothing more wounding than being insulted as a mother.<br />Who knows what issues drive someone to be so malicious and publicly nasty - but I hope you will rise above such inappropriate rudeness.<br />Keep up the good work - and believe in your own judgement.<br />:-) xxMum on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543791863884733714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-67178629899032226612012-03-29T04:02:19.171-07:002012-03-29T04:02:19.171-07:00Thanks Emily...that is too funny!!! I can just ima...Thanks Emily...that is too funny!!! I can just imagine you as a little girl desperate to play netball...even with a broken thumb!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-70043111700603415722012-03-29T02:20:32.691-07:002012-03-29T02:20:32.691-07:00Oh Love, tell her to mind her own bloody business,...Oh Love, tell her to mind her own bloody business, you have a great blog that encourages parents to support their kids in sports...jealousy perhaps? Go Girl xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-91068875385020232262012-03-28T23:21:12.163-07:002012-03-28T23:21:12.163-07:00Thanks so much Lyndaal! Hearing the supportive wor...Thanks so much Lyndaal! Hearing the supportive words from the other parents really helped!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-30216906249916862522012-03-28T22:31:08.518-07:002012-03-28T22:31:08.518-07:00Thankyou so much Fran. I think I will be more guar...Thankyou so much Fran. I think I will be more guarded about what I post in the future. Thanks for your kind support.SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-85546250236521034912012-03-28T22:26:12.704-07:002012-03-28T22:26:12.704-07:00Thanks so much for coming across to my blog and le...Thanks so much for coming across to my blog and leaving such a kind comment. I really like how you draw the distinction of encouraging participation, but not being too invested in the outcome. <br /><br />There are so many great reasons for kids to be involved in sport. I can see how easy in can be to get carried away with the result. I honestly place participation, teamwork and character development above winning!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.com