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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Brumar89 who wrote (221327)9/26/2007 10:15:41 AM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (1) of 794309
 
You and I are often at odds on issues, but on this one we agree. Having raised two boys and been married to an athlete for thirty years (a very involved dad who coached their baseball and basketball teams, and never missed a game or swim meet), I know how positive competition can be when it's handled correctly.

If there is bullying or teasing, it's up to teachers or monitors to constructively intervene. If the parents are in the stands screaming insults at the coach or umpires, the message is not about competition, it's a distorted emphasis on winning. It's up to coaches to make sure parents understand this isn't about winning at all costs, but about giving each child a chance to be part of a team and to do his best. It's adults who must teach what healthy competition is, and keep it from turning into a survival of the fittest duel between weak and strong. Competition is a part of our nature. By denying its existence, allowing no outlet, we won't be teaching our children how to make it a positive force in their lives.
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