The Right Way to Step In for Your Kids | V132
From High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose by Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience
May 14, 2026 · 16 min · Season 2 · Episode 132
About this episode
Jacquie Francis discusses when parents should step in to advocate for their kids in sports with guests Abby and Bella.
In Episode 132 of High Performance Parenting , Jacquie Francis sits down with Abby and Bella to talk about a difficult but important parenting question: When should parents step in and advocate for their kids? After a season of hard work, respect, discipline, strong effort, and winning their challenge matches, the girls found themselves in a confusing situation around the final tennis roster. This episode covers: How to help kids communicate with coaches When parents should let kids handle things themselves When it may be time for parents to step in How to advocate without being entitled Why facts, character, work ethic, and earned opportunity matter How to support your child when things feel unfair The goal is not favoritism. The goal is making sure your child is seen clearly when they have done the work. (00:00) When Parents Need to Advocate (01:00) Recapping the Sports Standards (02:00) Your Best Is Enough, But Required (03:40) Confusing Coaching Decisions (04:55) When Favoritism Seems Present (06:35) Winning the Challenge Matches (08:00) Handling Mental Games in Sports (09:30) When Parents Decide to Step In (10:55) Advocating With Facts and Clarity (12:05) Why Parent Support…
People in this episode
Host: Jacquie Francis
Guests: Abby, Bella
Topics covered
- parenting
- advocacy
- sports
- communication
- support
Keywords
- parenting
- advocacy
- sports
- communication
- coaching
- support
- fairness
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