Standing at the plate, with heart pounding fast, The bases are loaded, the die has been cast.
Mom and Dad cannot help, they stand all alone, A hit at this moment would send their team home.
The ball meets the plate, there are swings and misses, There are groans from the crowd, with some boos and some hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries "Strike out the bum", Eyes fill with tears, the game's no longer fun.
So open your heart, and give them a break, For moments like this a difference you make.
Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget, They are only little children and not grown up yet.
But having an athlete that is coachable, respectful, a great teammate, mentally tough, resilient and tries their best IS a direct reflection of your parenting.