In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast, Ray and Parfait dive deep into one of the biggest debates in youth sports today — should kids be allowed to quit?From travel baseball and soccer to burnout, pressure, and parenting philosophies, this conversation breaks down the real reasons kids walk away from sports. Is it lack of passion? Too much pressure? Or are we raising a generation that avoids hard things?Ray shares his firm rule: if you start something, you finish it — a mindset rooted in discipline, accountability, and long-term character building. Meanwhile, the discussion explores real-world scenarios where quitting might actually be the right move, including toxic coaches, unhealthy team environments, and talent mismatches.The episode also dives into:Travel sports culture and year-round commitmentBurnout risks for young athletesThe impact of parents and coaching environmentsWhen quitting is justified vs when it’s a mistakeHow sports build mental toughness and resilienceWhether you’re a parent navigating youth sports or a former athlete reflecting on your own journey, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark real conversations.👍 Like, Subscribe, and Comment your thoughts:Should kids finish what they start… or is quitting sometimes the right move?⏱️ UPDATED TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: Kids & Quitting Sports1:05 – Gym Talk & CrossFit (Relatable Hook)3:30 – Travel Sports Lifestyle Begins5:30 – Winning, Losing & Team Mindset7:30 – Burnout Concerns (Daily Practice)9:15 – “Have Your Kids Wanted to Quit?”11:00 – Finish What You Start Rule13:30 – When Quitting IS Acceptable16:00 – Toxic Coaches, Parents & Environment18:30 – Final Thoughts: Commitment vs Reality20:30 – Wrap Up ✦ Sponsored ByBurns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsPresident & CEO: Ernie M. Burns, Jr.Master Certified Estate Planner (MCEP®)Forbes Top Financial Security Professional in Louisiana (2022 & 2023)Author of Total Retirement: A Step-By-Step Educational GuideHost of Total Retirement with Ernie Burns🌐 Website: https://burnsestateplanning.com📧 Email: [email protected]✦ Business Inquiries📧 [email protected]✦ Podcast HostsJerrard Parfait📧 [email protected]📱 Instagram: @itsparfaitRay Belvin📧 [email protected]✦ Partners & Discounts💤 Sleep & RecoveryMelatonin-Free Sleep SupportPromo Code: NDOZZZ🔗 https://thirdzy.com/⚡ Energy BoostDubby Energy — Discount Applied Automatically🔗 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/NEWDADORDER?ref=fhfcqotb✦ New Dad Order — Official Links📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/newdadorderpodcast1🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4Zi2b2lmVbAr1m8mhHhjOK🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newdadorder🍎 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-order/id1849310124🎙️ Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ba418c03-7313-46c7-ae75-8dc55122a082/new-dad-order✦ Keywords / Hashtags#Fatherhood #ModernFatherhood #gymbags #DadLife #NewDadOrder