When I used to give talks to parents and coaches about kid’s playing soccer, I would always tell them listen to what the kids have to say about the game. Their perception of play is totally different from their parents. They are there to have fun , run around, socialize, eat oranges at half-time, and be kids.
Children are not extensions of their parents’ egos, They’re not out there playing so that their parents can re-live their youth vicariously through them. They are out there playing a game!
I used to coach soccer (football) when my kids were small. Forget about positions, it was this giant scrum where ever the ball was, with legs flailing away trying to kick the ball. Meanwhile the goalies were chasing butterfly’s or trying to find 4 leaf clovers. A good time was had by all, well, except for some parents who took a game for 5 & 6 yr olds waaay too seriously.
Losing can be a good thing. If you never learn how to lose, how will you handle it when you are an adult? This might explain some mass shootings – some, not all.
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
serenasakitty about 5 years ago
All the important stuff.
Egrayjames about 5 years ago
It does not matter if you win or lose, but when they don’t bother to keep score and everyone gets a trophy…….BS!
Linguist about 5 years ago
When I used to give talks to parents and coaches about kid’s playing soccer, I would always tell them listen to what the kids have to say about the game. Their perception of play is totally different from their parents. They are there to have fun , run around, socialize, eat oranges at half-time, and be kids.
Children are not extensions of their parents’ egos, They’re not out there playing so that their parents can re-live their youth vicariously through them. They are out there playing a game!
Bruce1253 about 5 years ago
I used to coach soccer (football) when my kids were small. Forget about positions, it was this giant scrum where ever the ball was, with legs flailing away trying to kick the ball. Meanwhile the goalies were chasing butterfly’s or trying to find 4 leaf clovers. A good time was had by all, well, except for some parents who took a game for 5 & 6 yr olds waaay too seriously.
harvey812abc about 5 years ago
Losing can be a good thing. If you never learn how to lose, how will you handle it when you are an adult? This might explain some mass shootings – some, not all.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 5 years ago
The person who said it doesn’t matter who wins or loses probably lost.