Not to get in the middle of Tojo and Bishop but man do I agree with the whole 13 yo attitude thing. It is hard and I like what you said about showing them the path but they need to decide to walk it. That is great!! My DD is in a whole new world right now and I am as stupid as a rock in her opinion. We have been very close and it hurts me to see this happen now but it is her life and I can only guide her so far in it. Luckily I have an 11 yo that still thinks I am pretty cool but that will only last for another year or so. I guess I need to make the most of it. Our motto has been and always will be "Attitude and Effort!" Some get it and some don't.
Thanks. It's good to know throw something worth while out there once in a while. Lucky the pitcher giving me fits isn't my own...but hey if she was I could beat her and get it over with. But I digress. 3 others in that group are 12 and soon to be rounding that corner, mine included. I guess it's good that I get a dose of it now with a kid I don't have to take home with me. For now I get to leave the frustration at the field.