How to tell parents you hate the sport you play?

It's not good for parents to force a child to play a sport he/she doesn't like.

You could just tell Mom & Dad exactly what you've written here [you could also write them a note, making it "official"], and then *refuse* to go to tennis practice. If they're expecting you to play tennis, that will be the tough part, but carry on, and you will be OK.

It's good, IMHO, to warn your parents ahead of time, that they are wasting money on tennis, as far as you're concerned.

I was a tennis nut, and when I was a young guy, I could not understand that people would not like the game as much as I did. But people are not all the same! If soccer is your "true love," then GO to soccer practice and enjoy the soccer. Sports should fun for the participant!!!

You may get some flak from them for a short time, so don't expect them to immediately go along with what you want. Eventually, however, you will prevail.

Things will not be perfect for you in soccer, either. Every sport has its positives and negatives.

Sportsmanship might not be #1, but it's way ahead of whatever is in 2nd place.

all the best :-)

Wow.. They sound like they have gotten really mean, but i'm sure they don't hate you. They are probably under a ton of stress and don't realize that they are being so mean. It's possible that they blame you but that would be really mean(and stupid) of them. You can't help what happened. Maybe you should sit down and tell them how you feel. Hope everything gets better. Remember, Jesus won't ever hate you or blame you :))

Say "mom and dad, I don't like tennis, can I play soccer instead?" They should understand if they are your parents they will respect your wishes

Just tell them what you just told us.

Its perfectly normal to play a sport and get burned out when you move up to more competitive level.