Summary

The following essay, "What you need to know about soccer," is an endearing passage that not only outlines the amount Backman loves soccer, but also the reason why he wants his son to love soccer as well. He immediately outlines that he will never pressure his son into playing soccer, or think anything less of him if he does not want to play it. However, he believes that life will be easier for his son if he plays soccer. Feeling a part of something and learning that with mistakes comes opportunity are just a few of the lessons he feels soccer has to offer to his son. However, Backman realizes that other sports offer similar lessons, and if his son wants to be a dancer he will be...