How do i tell my dad that i just don't want to race motocross anymore?

Question

my dad loves motocross and i just cant find a way to tell him

Answer 1

just tell him, but i agree with robert g u should do it in a more relaxed time.

Answer 2

As a dad that has raced my whole life, let me give you some advice.

How old are you?  I would say 14-16, Hanging with friends, etc. may at this point interest you more.

I would keep up with the riding as much as you can because the phase that your in now will pass, I have seen many kids stop and go other way in life, some with Pro speed, 75% come back, the 25%  that don't, generally dont have the money to start back because dad is no longer footing the bills.

If you have had injuries its a different situation.

I would talk to dad and tell him that you apprerciate all he is doing to help you with the sport, and that your starting to lose interest in it. I would understand because I went through it, he may have also. Mabey you can cut back a bit. I would not stop you may never get another chance.

My son is 8 he does not like to race, but he does like to ride now & then.  I  race all the time and getting him to go is tough. I would like him to at least ride more, but as long as he is happy and healthy its ok with me.  

If its not a hanging out phase, then your a different kid.  It will be easier for you to talk to your dad.

Would you go watch him race?  

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Your going to have to get into something else...Then you can tell him you are more interested in your new sport..Tell him you would love to go watch with him now and then...But you don't want to race anymore..

Its hard....But I wish my dad would have been into it like yours...

If you get away from it for awhile..you might find that you really do like it..

My son lives and breathes it

Answer 4

Your understanding that HE loves motocross was your first step.  You've don't great so far.

Second:  

               Pick the right TIME to tell him.  Don't discuss it under bad circumstances or late at night when he's tired.  Don't wait until you're about to go to a competition and walking out the door.******Tell him when you and him are in a relaxed laid back mood and you can discuss it.

Third:  Discuss it with him, don't just TELL him.  Express to him that you've grown and your interests have changed.  You can go into the fact that you KNOW he loves it, but you're interested in.........

bottom line, he'll respect your opinion if/when you respect his.

Answer 5

I wish I had your dad

Answer 6

the best way to tell him  is to take him out to your bike  with a 20lb sledhammer  and beat the snit out of it . after that he wount let you race any more

Answer 7

just tell him u don't want to do it anymore and you're interested in something else

Answer 8

Just tell him.

Be honest.

If he does not understand, then explain.

Answer 9

You just have to be honest with him as it is not fair on either of you if you are not.  

A friend of mine got my family involved in the sport and my husband was very much into racing sailboats and very good at it.  At the time we had just got a little minnow sailboat for the kids and we figured that it was the sport they would do.  But then we joined a motorbike club and bought a pee wee 50.  My friends husband was desperate to have a son who was good and into racing.  That boy was only ever a C grade rider and just didn't have it in him.  One of my sons on the other hand is completely driven by the sport and an A grade rider.   If he breaks a bone he counts the hours till he can race again. If there is no racing on a particular weekend he is unbearable and is only happy if he can train all weekend.  It costs a fortune and we did not choose for him to go this path, he has chosen it for himself.  We are just there for the support and the stress of watching him race.

My point being you cannot choose what your children find interesting and you may well rather do ballet.  You have to sit down with your dad and explain that you would like to try other things, as motocross is not your passion.  Speak to your mother about this first so she can hopefully back you up.  

But doing something just to please your father sets you up for that path for all your life.

Good luck with whatever sport you end up doing.

Answer 10

Try saying this:

"Dad, I just don't want to race motocross anymore."

Answer 11

My son had a hard time telling my husband he didn't want to do Seascouting anymore.  Yeah it hurt my husband but he still does Seascouting without him and that was 10 years ago.

I don't think there is any other way to tell him, other than telling him you got other plans on the day you normally go and gradually he will get the idea.