i was shocked when i heard that they're talking about taking dodgeball out of p.e. bc it might hurt a child's feelings to be 'out'. where do we draw the line btwn honest to goodness protecting our kids, psychologically and physcially, from things and experiences that can truly be harmful, and letting them experience the neccessary bumps and bruises that make up the life of a child? whatever happened to teaching ur child to be a modest winner, and a gracious loser?
2006-07-02 09:52:57 · 17 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
They have been taking it out of schools for years. The movie Dodgeball got people playing it again in schools. People worry too much about hurting kids feelings. But if these weaker kids are not picked on and proven to be physically inept, how will they know that they are destined to be computer geeks and eventually run companies that employ their old tormentors.
Their cheer should be "Its alright, Its Ok, we're gonna be your boss someday!"
2006-07-02 09:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fee 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I actually don't think it has anything to do with teaching a child how to be a team player or good winner or loser. In fact, I believe that with all the anti-war and violence efforts by the media, activities like dodgeball have gotten a bad reputation... For example, many people may no longer see it as a common playground game... it may now be viewed by some (or most) as a bad example for children. Instead of learning about sportsmanship through healthy, friendly games, some children may think it's okay to win by hitting others. It may seem like a harmless game, and it is if kids learn to play it without getting too overworked... I find that many kids get carried away and end up throwing the ball harder or in someone's face to ridicule others... I think that many parents are also worried about the fact that their children may be bullied or are the bully, and dodgeball is a good scapegoat... either way, I think children can be taught to know better and learn from other's behavior or mistakes... How are they supposed to learn if we remove all possible problems and scenarios at such a young age? We won't be there forever... I think that using a game as an excuse for school politics is dumb... But there are many other ways for a child to learn about sportsmanship, so it's not a total loss!!!
2006-07-03 05:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mexi Poff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have in all of our town's schools already. In fact, they set up "organized recess" at one of the elementary schools here for the same reason: so people didn't feel left out. The kids would have to sign up for what they wanted to do during recess every morning. It was stupid. And kids still got separated from their friends and felt left out. It's gonna keep happening, no matter what adults do. It's a sad fact of life that only the people causing the problem can change.
2006-07-03 13:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by flu(bad)ence 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that parents are getting to be too sheltering these days, but come on, if for no other reason, maybe we should lessen the PE teacher's dependence on dodge ball, because it isn't really that great of exercise. It's not about getting your heart rate up or working all of your muscle groups, it's about the tough kids picking on the wimpy kids.
Well, that's life, it's true, but if you really think about it, dodgeball isn't a very strenuous physical activity, so it might be wise to replace it with some real exercise, just to battler the obesity epidemic.
2006-07-03 04:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There hasn't been dodgeball in my School 4 like 5 years now. I guess some kid got hurt bad and that kinda ruined it.
2006-07-02 16:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by Dan T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is totaly out of line. No matter how much I cannot STAND gym or physical education class, that is beyond crossing the line. I agree with you 110% about that. Its not fair to those who are being fair whenever they loose, or win.
I really think that is just the world crossing the line, once agian, just because someone with power's kid had a bad day in gym.
2006-07-02 16:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by ♫ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only are we not teaching our children to be good winners and loser, children today do not know how to play! I brought my third grade class out for a game of kickball toward the end of the school year and everytime they had the SLIGHTEST disagreement they wanted an adult to solve it for them. Organized activities, while wonder for self-esteem and I am not knocking them, have somewhat ruined our children's creativity. Gone are the days of created games with crazy rules and rock paper scissors to work out the disagreements.
2006-07-05 22:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sara K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well for me dodge ball was more like a game of pound the other guy into the bleechers with the ball and that is truely what it was if you did not gut catch the ball. most of the throws were hook throws that had a bunch of power behind it and hurt like hell if it hit you I made sure if I was targetted aith one ball only to gut catch it the only way to do it. and there were some kids that wimped out cause of the fear of getting hit or they thought they could not catch the ball and that is why they took it out but actually I loved it! we had three heavy red playground balls in play
2006-07-02 17:02:54 · answer #8 · answered by Paul G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be really aweful to take away dodgeball. Dodgeball was one of my favorite things in gym! No one cared who was "out" - there isn't just one kid who is out, theres a whole bunch of kids who get hit and are out. I think that would be ridiculous of them to ban dodgeball.
2006-07-02 16:56:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some states i think already got rid of it but some schools just changed the name and still play. they also got rid of tag at some schools because the kid that is it is singled out
2006-07-02 17:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by nickname 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋