Children love extracurricular activities so much that they would have preferred it to classroom activities. That mom that wont let her son play soccer lacks some necessary informations about extracurricular activities, she feels her son is wasting his time by not coming to help her, once she gain an understanding , she would allow that child participate in soccer.

I also feel that parents should help discover what their children enjoys doing and help them build up just like you did for your daughter. Good luck to you ma'am!