Dear Amy: My son, age 15, has been playing baseball at a high level since he was quite young. There is no doubt that he is talented.

A couple of years ago, his coach told us that he believes our son has major potential. My wife seized on this and seems to believe that he could play pro one day.

I am more skeptical.

Our son sustained a tough injury last spring, tearing a tendon. The surgery was painful and his recovery has been slow.

Given what this has been like for all of us, I would like him to reassess his participation. My wife and his coach believe he should continue.

This has become a tension point in our family, so I’m looking for your objective opinion.

– Concerned Dad

Dear Dad: Overall, I think it’s wise to reassess everything – always! Maturing involves consciously reviewing one’s choices.

So yes, I’m all for reassessment. But your son is 15. He is old enough to decide if he wants to continue, and accept whatever consequences flow from his choice.

As parents, you should always leave the door open for him to decide – for himself – what he wants to do.

That includes continuing with his sport, stopping, or continuing now and stopping later.

You can email Amy Dickinson at [email protected] or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068.