I think sports are important. I didn't really play them when I was younger, but I kind of wish I had been more involved. Mostly for the hope that it would have kept me more fit. It's kind of hard when you find yourself older and behind the 8 ball in terms of fitness. If I had been committed to it my whole life, it might have made a difference. That being said, sports are tough these days. Parents and coaches don't make it easy to enjoy the game in it's purest form. There are all the other things happening these days that detract from it. I feel like every week there is a new parent fight or someone attacking officials. I don't have kids either, I'd like to think if I did they would be active and I wouldn't allow them to just sit inside all day, but it's kind of a moot point since I don't :)
I agree, it's become a little more difficult to find enjoyment in sport for some due to the parents and coaches...it's a little unfair to the kids.
It's also the PC aspect of society, not allowing kids to score games so no one gets upset...everybody wins. But, as we know, that's not the case in the real world. People lose, a lot.
Yeah, I agree with that too. I am all for everyone getting a chance, but some kinds work really hard to be able to play and some have natural talent. Just being able to play if you do/have neither shouldn't be an option.
The way it's done squashes the competitive spirit and...in the business world, later down the track, that's not a good thing. Not everybody wins in business, or the real world in general, and neither should they...but not letting kids score a game or handing everyone the same ribbon in a running grace? Bonkers.
I agree! That would drive me crazy if I were a parent.
I don't think I'd handle it too well; I think I'd want to home school, but that doesn't change the fact this situation is widespread throughout the remainder of society. Mediocrity is the new black.
Home schooling needs to be done right for it to work. These co op home schools have a good premise where kids still get social interaction and things like that. I work for a public school and we get vilified for things that are beyond our control. It's been close to twenty years and parents haven't gotten any less nuts.
I agree, and I know people who regret doing it. In a way, I'm glad I'm not a parent who has to make a decision either way. I know I'd not send my kids to a private school though, I think the right public school works well, provided it's augmented with other things outside of school.