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The first thing to say after your kid loses. The line that works, regardless of age.

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An Australian parent and their child walk away from a community football pitch after a Saturday morning loss. The kid is looking at the ground. The parent is walking calmly beside them, not speaking. Both are in muddy match kit and warm jackets.

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The first thing to say after your kid loses is the same regardless of age. "Tough one. What do you want to do tonight?"

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