You shouldn't doubt your child's word.
James is at home when his son Billy burst through the front door, home from school, all excited and tells James he's made the basketball team.
James wants to react to the news.
James tells Billy that he's so proud of him for making it and that it's a great accomplishment.
James tells Billy that he doesn’t buy it, since Billy is too tiny to ever be considered for the basketball team.
Billy is delighted that he has brought joy and pride into his father's life.
Billy is devastated that his father is not happy for him and that on top of that he disbelieves him.