#1179: Is Your Son an Umpire?

Here’s something you’ll rarely hear shouted during a major league baseball game: “Great call, ump!” Even the best, most experienced umpire will face constant criticism, taunting, and ridicule for every decision. Spectators only talk them if they are angry about a call that was made. Consider this. Does your son feel like an umpire in his everyday life– constantly surrounded by criticism? At school, is he teased by his friends? Do his well-meaning teachers focus on the problems he missed? At home, do you remind him of the chores he didn’t do and the vegetables he didn’t eat? Make it your goal to verbally affirm your son for the things he’s doing well. He needs that affirmation more than you probably realize. To learn about the 5 critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.