In a story that will undoubtedly leave you shaking your head and chuckling to yourself, a local father is reportedly convinced that his 6-year-old son is destined to become an NFL star as a quarterback, despite all evidence to the contrary.

Sources reveal that the father has been pushing his son to become a football prodigy since the boy could barely walk. Despite the lack of any discernible talent or genuine interest in the sport, the father remains convinced that his son is the next Tom Brady.

Read the rest of the satire news article here at TattletaleTimes.com

  • madsnielxyz@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I’ve known quite a few dad’s failing to live vicariously through their son or daughter’s sports

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        8 months ago

        Oh no, I’ve been hoping my 9yo would like the marching band when it’s time (he plays the trumpet already). I don’t want to deal with those parents. It’s one of many reasons we’ve stayed clear of sports for the most part.

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      8 months ago

      It’s not a game of little league baseball unless at least two parents get tossed from the field for disparaging a child. My only memories of playing sports as a child are being yelled at by my dad for not being good enough. And that was all I needed to get my fill of sports for a lifetime.