The Hovering Game How to Change Helicopter Parenting Behaviour in Youth Sports Shane Donen 9780993923135 Books
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Parents today are fearful for their children. Fear of harm, fear of community (not keeping up with the Jones's), and fear of failure. These fears perpetuate helicopter parenting behaviour, in all of us! Yes, we have all demonstrated some level of over parenting behaviour. At the very least, we know someone who has. From the time our kids are babies to when they are college students, from the classroom to the arena to our neighbourhoods, there seem to be no boundaries of hovering behaviour, and in kids' sports it is most prevalent. The future consequences of helicoptering for our children are numerous—lack of resilience, lost confidence, perceptions of entitlement, tendencies of anxiety, and an inability to deal with life's challenges on their own. Author Shane Donen is passionate about the benefits of kids' organized sport activities and the enrichment of the family unit. The author's stories, the stories of others and information gained from parent focus groups, past pro athletes and kids themselves shape this easy-to-follow book that is filled with amusing and eye-opening revelations. A unique self-help guide for new, current and past youth-sport parents, The Hovering Game is packed with easy and practical problem-solving exercises and solutions. Can you pass the Hover Test? When did you have your first helicopter-parenting moment and what have you done about it? Are you living your dream vicariously by trying to direct your child to the pro leagues (like many other parents)? Are you prepared to follow the practical guide of DOs and avoid the DON'Ts? Will you use the author's powerful hand gestures in your family to expose and communicate overbearing hovering behaviour? Are you prepared to take the plunge and change your helicopter parenting ways? Read The Hovering Game and start changing helicopter-parenting behaviour, one person at a time.
The Hovering Game How to Change Helicopter Parenting Behaviour in Youth Sports Shane Donen 9780993923135 Books
Please note that I was given a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.It wasn’t my intention to read and review this book during the Rio Olympics, but the timing is perfect, given that sports has been on my mind a lot lately. Note, though, that this book is timely with or without the games, as news items about parents who’ve behaved terribly while watching their kids play sports has become more prevalent in recent years. So, what’s going on?
Author Shane Donen has some insightful thoughts about why some parents take too much of an interest in their children’s sports. His opening chapter comparing parents of today with those in the 60’s certainly gave me a clearer understanding about what’s been happening.
The Hovering Game is well organized, engaging, and well written. Donen provides a clear and detailed explanation of what he means hovering (helicopter) parents and offers interesting stats and theories as to why kids aren’t participating in sports as much as they used to (it’s not all about electronic devices). He provides questions parents should ask themselves to determine if they or their spouses are too involved with their kids’ sports activities. Additionally, he offers good do and don’t tips, and a twelve step approach to assist parents in ensuring that their relationship with their children remains balanced and healthy.
Drawing on personal and professional experience, plus numerous focus groups and conversations with school principals, counselors, and a psychologist, Donen certainly knows his topic. Anecdotes about his own family experiences enhances the book’s engaging tone.
My only critique (and Donen admits that he has a soft spot for coaches) is that he does vent a little about how tough parents can be on volunteer coaches who are trying to do their best. While he portrays coaches as undervalued heroes—and many of them are—I was looking for more acknowledgement that a few coaches shouldn’t be doing the job. Offering guidelines as to when a parent should intervene during sticky situations would have made the section on coaches more balanced for me.
I agree, though, with Canadian hero Rick Hansen’s assessment in his foreword. This is a must-read book for families, educators, and any sports-minded individual who wants to help youngsters remain passionate and committed to sport while still having fun.
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The Hovering Game How to Change Helicopter Parenting Behaviour in Youth Sports Shane Donen 9780993923135 Books Reviews
Please note that I was given a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It wasn’t my intention to read and review this book during the Rio Olympics, but the timing is perfect, given that sports has been on my mind a lot lately. Note, though, that this book is timely with or without the games, as news items about parents who’ve behaved terribly while watching their kids play sports has become more prevalent in recent years. So, what’s going on?
Author Shane Donen has some insightful thoughts about why some parents take too much of an interest in their children’s sports. His opening chapter comparing parents of today with those in the 60’s certainly gave me a clearer understanding about what’s been happening.
The Hovering Game is well organized, engaging, and well written. Donen provides a clear and detailed explanation of what he means hovering (helicopter) parents and offers interesting stats and theories as to why kids aren’t participating in sports as much as they used to (it’s not all about electronic devices). He provides questions parents should ask themselves to determine if they or their spouses are too involved with their kids’ sports activities. Additionally, he offers good do and don’t tips, and a twelve step approach to assist parents in ensuring that their relationship with their children remains balanced and healthy.
Drawing on personal and professional experience, plus numerous focus groups and conversations with school principals, counselors, and a psychologist, Donen certainly knows his topic. Anecdotes about his own family experiences enhances the book’s engaging tone.
My only critique (and Donen admits that he has a soft spot for coaches) is that he does vent a little about how tough parents can be on volunteer coaches who are trying to do their best. While he portrays coaches as undervalued heroes—and many of them are—I was looking for more acknowledgement that a few coaches shouldn’t be doing the job. Offering guidelines as to when a parent should intervene during sticky situations would have made the section on coaches more balanced for me.
I agree, though, with Canadian hero Rick Hansen’s assessment in his foreword. This is a must-read book for families, educators, and any sports-minded individual who wants to help youngsters remain passionate and committed to sport while still having fun.
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