How do I tell my father I don't want to play basketball?

Question

I have played sports practically since i was 6 and i am 17. i am currently doing some basketball camp for a hard *** coach that thinks that the players only job in life is to play basketball. But, back to me! i told alot of my dads friends and co workers that i am playing basketball football and track! because i always do that... but now im not so sure i want to anymore. I no longer have the drive to win in sports and frankly i am not going to play in the NBA or College so it is just a waste of time. My dad will not take "Giving Up" as an answer. he is a lawyer so no matter how many times i make "excuses" for why i dont want to play he always make it look like i am quitting! Im NOT a quitter! how do i let him know i have moved on past sports and i want to do an acting camp and computer camp rather than a sports camp! i want to work on my career for the future and not some d**n sports. i really need help on this subject. my email is [e-mail] if you want further details

Answer 1

It's simple you just say dad I don't want to play basketball anymore.

Answer 2

It's a coaches job to be that way, especially in the pressure cooker of camp. Don't take it personally. If you're quitting because of that perhaps dear old dad has a point.

Never make excuses. An attorneys job is to dismiss them.

Show him he's wrong. Stand up to him. He's expecting that of a 17 year old. TELL him what your going to do. Share IMPASSIONED plans with fervor. Stand toe to toe and look him in the eye. He may not agree but respect he must.

Go get it son, it's your life.

Answer 3

tell your pops what you told us, but know this my Dad had me playing basketball when i was 7,8, and 9 and i was the best on my team, so they put me on the parks like all-star team, and all the coach did was yell so i told my Dad i wanted to quit, and i wish i didn't cause if i would have kept playing i would have gotten on to AAU teams and gotten a chance at scholarships, but everyone different though,(I'm 17 too) but only quit if you don't love playing not because of the coach

Answer 4

Look, I am a 40 year old male with 3 kids.  I love baseball and both my boys played for a few years at the age around 7-9.  They got bored.  i tried to help them but the truth was, they hated it.  They never watch it with me and I am fine with that.  they are their own person.  Everyone in life is an individual.  Your dad needs to understand that as well.  You just have to tell him what you put in your question.  You wont play in the NBA and you need to focus on your career.  You want to do what YOU WANT TO DO.  At least you are smart enough to start thinking about a direction in life.  Most 17 year old don't.  You sound like you have your head on your shoulders.  follow it.  Tell your dad your true feelings.  Trust me as a parent, he will get over it.  You're his daughter.  he wants to see you happy in the long run.  Good Luck.

Answer 5

Say 'Dad, I don't want to play basketball anymore, and I want to pursue in something else that I'm interested in.' Plus he can't make you do something if you absolutely don't want to.

Answer 6

you don't tell him you mail him a letter

Answer 7

tell him nicely. like when he is in a good mood.

or turn it to your advantage. say ' dad, would you buy me a car if i practice more basketball? coz i dont really like it and i need some motivation to keep doing it. '

Answer 8

the best thing is just to be honest with him.

hes your dad and he'll understand.

Answer 9

Just tell him nicely.hopefully he would understand.