In Episode 132 of High Performance Parenting, Jacquie Francis sits down with Abby and Bella to talk about a difficult but important parenting question:
When should parents step in and advocate for their kids?
After a season of hard work, respect, discipline, strong effort, and winning their challenge matches, the girls found themselves in a confusing situation around the final tennis roster.
This episode covers:
How to help kids communicate with coaches
When parents should let kids handle things themselves
When it may be time for parents to step in
How to advocate without being entitled
Why facts, character, work ethic, and earned opportunity matter
How to support your child when things feel unfair
The goal is not favoritism.
The goal is making sure your child is seen clearly when they have done the work.
(00:00) When Parents Need to Advocate
(01:00) Recapping the Sports Standards
(02:00) Your Best Is Enough, But Required
(03:40) Confusing Coaching Decisions
(04:55) When Favoritism Seems Present
(06:35) Winning the Challenge Matches
(08:00) Handling Mental Games in Sports
(09:30) When Parents Decide to Step In
(10:55) Advocating With Facts and Clarity
(12:05) Why Parent Support Matters
(13:36) The Outcome and Moving Forward