Basketball Ontario Guidelines for Parent Behaviour
The best way to help children achieve their goals and reduce the natural fear of failure is through positive reinforcement. No one likes to make a mistake. If your child does make one, remember that he mistakes are part of learning. Encourage all efforts and point out the things done well. As long as your child gave his best effort, you should make him feel like a winner.
Are YOU a Pressure Parent?
The following survey has been taken from the Amateur Swimming Association of Great Britain. If you answer "yes" to one or more of these questions, you may be in danger of pressuring your child. It is important to remember that the parents' role is critical and should be supportive at all times to ensure a positive experience for your child.
1.Do you want your child to win more than he/she
does?
2.Do you show your disappointment if he/she has a poor
result?
3.Do you feel that you have to "psyche" your child up before
competition?
4.Do you feel that your child can enjoy the sport only
if he/she wins?
5.Do you conduct "post mortems" immediately after competition
or training?
6.Do you feel that you have to force your child to go to
training
7.Do you find yourself wanting to interfere during training
or competition, thinking that you could do better?
8.Do you find yourself disliking your child's opponents?
9.Are your child's goals more important to you than they
are to your child?
10.Do you provide material rewards for performance?
