I started teaching my kids chess, and it got me thinking about winning and losing. With a game like chess, it’s hard not to make the optimal move every time. I found myself torn between playing my best so I could explain my thinking to help help them learn and intentionally giving up pieces so they can play more moves. I feel this with most games and sports I play with them. I don’t want to beat them so badly that they stop having fun, but I also don’t want to just hand them wins, because that feels like it teaches the wrong lesson. Losing is part of any game, and I feel like when they’re older and can truly beat me while I’m trying, it’ll mean a lot more to them. It’s a tough balance. How do you handle playing games with your kids? Do you let them win? submitted by /u/LanceLowercut
Originally posted by u/LanceLowercut on r/AskMen