Good Parenting or Good Kids?

Evan had another soccer practice today.  He was so excited that his uniforms are finally in!  The practice was a bit of a mess though.  Evan and one other kid were really the only ones that participated the whole time and at least 3 of the kids didn't participate at all.  I know that 3 year olds can be difficult, but I think this is a bit ridiculous.

First of all, I think some parents put their kids in sports without really knowing their kids.  If your kid is going through a defiant stage, this is not the time to put them in sports.  They are only 3, you can wait a year or two.  And then there are the parents that are just too nice.  I guess Dennis and I are pretty strict, but we don't put up with him not participating.  If he comes off the field we pretty firmly tell him to go back out.  Afterall, he was the one who said he wanted to do soccer.  I think you can keep it fun, while still being firm to your kid. 

My kids aren't perfect, there are times that they are silly at practice or don't listen to what the coach is saying. However, with both Colin and Evan I have always been able to sit in my seat almost the whole time and watch them play and practice, while other parents are having to stand on the field with their kid, deal with temper tantrums, beg their kids to play, etc... Dennis and I must be doing something right, or maybe we are just blessed with good kids??