Why I Stopped Questioning My Teen’s Commitment To Sports And Activities

My teenaged son was hunched over at his desk in his bedroom and his hazel eyes looked at me in pain. He was an emotional mess because he felt like he couldn’t commit to everything going on in his life.

“I’m exhausted, Mom. I can’t do it all. And all I keep hearing from my teachers is that I’m not committed enough. If I could just work harder, I know I could commit more,” he cried.

After burning the candle at both ends during his sophomore year of high school, my son broke down and gave into t...