One gem of parenting advice I received is that the best thing to say to your kids after a game or match is simply, “I love to watch you play.” There’s no implication that success is what matters, and no suggestion that either your love or your respect are contingent on performance. It conveys that it’s a joy to see them compete, and that the joy isn’t about their success but about their experience.

At track meets, the easy conversion is, “I love to watch you run/jump/throw,” depending on the event. Using these phrases is a great way to support kids competing in track and field, but there are plenty of others: Copy article link

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