Does anyone on here care about the girls having fun and going to a school that THEY like ? Remember its girls lacrosse and after their 4 years at a "top" school they are left with the same 4 year degree that the girls who went to a "sub" top 20 school have. Man I really got to say that I truly feel bad for some of your daughters......Life is going to throw enough garbage at them all on its own so let them enjoy this time and their college experience. They dont need the extra pressure of having daddy or mommy live through them to pound their chest and say " Look at my daughter" !!! Be proud of them and stay in the background....
Most of the parents that I know hope that lacrosse will help their daughter get into the best school possible. I think everyone wants their daughter to find the best fit so that they will be happy and have fun along the way. That said, there is nothing wrong with setting goals, giving your best and shooting for the stars. I have one that was unhappy and transferred after a semester and is now extremely happy at the new school (and might not ever see the field). Two very different schools, both very good academic schools and teams but just very different college experiences. This sport can provide opportunity to so many girls of all levels but there is nothing wrong with wanting to go to a great school or to go play for a great lacrosse program many of which are one and the same.[/quote]
Thats not what i was saying. I am referring to the parents who act like that is all that matters. If their kid doesnt go to one of the top 20 schools than it doesnt matter. Those are the parents I am referring to. If you are being honest then you have to agree that the majority of the parents commenting on this site and topic come off way to aggressive about "having" to go to a top 20 school. Setting goals, looking to better yourself etc...is all good and expected if that is what your daughter wants.[/quote]
The only parents that set me off are the parents who try to tear down or diminish players, clubs, teams, accomplishments, achievements, accolades, college commitments etc…
