2007-01-29 01:07:06 · 23 answers · asked by ???? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes if your not into sports people think your odd!
Not odd just different and thats a good thing.
2007-01-29 01:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by destiny camel 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not at all! Some youngsters show no interest whatsoever in any sport, no matter what. In my experience, if boys take-up a sport it's usually through natural instinct and ability, maybe with the added encouragement of a parent who is also a sports enthusiast (but this applies to girls too). Like most aspects of life, however, I really don't think you can generalise. It's certainly true, however, that boys who are good at sports are the ones who seem to have the easiest time going through school. My youngest son was a keen sportsman, always seemed to be surrounded by friends and was never bothered by bullies, whilst his two brothers didn't seem to have it so easy.
2007-01-29 01:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Definitely. I think it really depends on what country you're from, but a lot of areas make sports into a really big deal, and if a guy's not into sports, people stereotype him as gay or girly or whatever. I say let people like what they want to. :/
Point proven when the other guy just said "ppl who dont like sports are either fat or cant play any sport so they dont like them"
Everyone has their own interests.. And aren't some "fat" guys usually better at sports, especially with blocking and stuff? So don't stereotype every single person that doesn't like sports, lol. It's just stupid.
2007-01-29 01:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, but that only explains part of men's fascination with sports. Sports mimic many of the activities that would naturally stimulate adrenaline and other pleasure-inducing brain chemicals, especially because the skills required in atheltic competition demonstrate the same qualities that the female of the species inatel seek in a mate.
On top of that, success in sports often translates into social success. Cheering for a team bring a sense of community, which is inately desireable.
2007-01-29 01:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep my guy describes himself as a sociable loner and so he chooses what he does and doesn't like regardless of trend or peer pressure , as a result he doesn't know a thing about sport other than whoever has the most money wins !
2007-01-29 01:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,It is all that men(my husband included) Talk about,They talk on the phone,At work,On the mobile In fact at any given opportunity they will talk about sport.My grandson don't know if he is coming or going as when he is at home he has to be a Chelsea supporter as his dad supports Chelsea,When he comes to visit me and his grandad he has to support Liverpool as grandad supports Liverpool,The poor boy is only interested in playing on his PlayStation he is only 6 and not that int-rested in football,So i would say that yes boy,s are peer pressured in to sport.
2007-01-29 01:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by Bella 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that sport is one of those things society, rather than us people, expects males to take an active interest into. but i have absolutely no qualms with guys who dislike sports. i am female and into football (soccer if you're american) and basketball, but not as much as i did when was younger. if anything, sports has got boring in the last few years and these days its all driven by money and greed rather than by anything else. which is very sad. also, if guys don't like sports, people assume that he must be gay or of whom has effeminate qualities. yes there are some gay guys who aren't into sports, but there are also straight guys who dislike sports as well- yet i don't hold anything against them for that. it is somewhat considered the so-called 'norm' for guys to 'have' to like sports, but let them let live i'd say. besides, men who aren't into sports have other interests in mind other than sport, and good on them, i'd say
2007-01-30 03:58:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my 12 year old son's case, yes. He takes after his natural father and is very muscular and big for his age. His school is trying to recruit him into football and wrestling. My step son is 6'10" and he was pressured into basketball, which he played. He is also smart and manager to get a scholarship to NYC Columbia College, he's not so special there because he is surrounded by other tall guys...which is a good thing.
2007-01-29 01:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by Red! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Not just peers though, the whole of society is organised so that boys play sport...and other war games, while girls play with cooking, ironing and make up games.
When my daughters were small I tried to stop people giving them dolls...you would think I had tried to have them bumped off by the Mafia!!!!
2007-01-29 01:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably. My dad never played sports with me and consequently I hate sports and find it the most boring thing imaginable. The very idea of people sitting around and watching a football game is mind-numbing.
2007-01-29 01:24:24 · answer #10 · answered by darth_maul_8065 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do! I found this even in Primary school where I taught. Those who didn't play football or know much about it tended to be picked on and left out in the playground. Very sad.
I'm lucky, my husband isn't interested in sport, nor my son! Yay! So I don't have to suffer watching it all the time on TV!
2007-01-29 01:12:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋