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... I know also that in many elementary schools around the country they have stopped playing dodge-ball, and have replaced such activites with games where no one loses ... to me these are similar issues ... I would agree that bad sportsmanship is a problem in todays sports, but is this a real solution? ... I can recall Reggie Miller saying he loved to play in New York because when the fans would boo him he like to sick it in their face ... isn't "booing" part of competitive sport? ... I was raised in the school of hard knocks, and although I didn't always like it, I am a better person today because of it ... are we teaching our kids to be "wussies"? ... isnt learning how to lose just as improtant as learning how to win? ... and isn't "booing" as much a part of fan interaction as cheering?
... and (I know i'll get slammed for this ... but) is this another example of Christian influences on society? ... or is it just a knee jerk reaction to the bad behavior of a few individuals?
2007-03-06 05:37:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Earl said ...
"it is the liberal view in general.no more hurt feelings,don't offend anyone,don't hurt little susie's or billy's self esteem."
.... it was a christian group that started the ban on dodge-ball, thats why I brought it up ... but I dont disagee with you ... there are liberal wackos out there too
2007-03-06 07:34:08 · update #1
Why should booing be outlawed? I can't believe that those who would like to ban it have NEVER said 'boooo' themselves.
What a bunch of hooey. It is important for kids to learnt hat the world is not fair, and unkind sometimes.
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2007-03-06 05:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by twowords 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Schools are not responsible for their students' self-esteem. That's the parents' job. If this takes hold, I'd have to be ejected from every game my son plays in when he gets that age. Booing the other team is part of the game. Regulating crowd participation will do nothing but make the crowds smaller, and make schools lobby for more tax levies.
And no, this is not another example of Christian influences on societies. I'm a Christian myself, but I'm the first to run down to the front row and pound on the glass at hockey games, the first to heckle the batter at baseball games, and the first to yell "hit him in the knees" when a former running back for my team comes to town with his new team. If anything, this is a Montessori mentality, focusing on the self-esteem of the students.
2007-03-06 05:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by togashiyokuni2001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bad sportsmanship is one issue that can be taken care of without resorting to passing another stupid law. Just use a little common sense. Booing by itself is not bad during the heat of the moment as long as there is not 'over the top' criminal behavior such as assault or throwing things at players, or foul language...and after the game is over, everyone shakes hands and acknowledges 'good game.'
I agree with you, learning to lose is just as important as learning to win, and booing is as much a part of fan interaction as cheering.
Children only have a short time to learn how to deal with life, and then they are adults. If they don't learn these lessons when they're young, they grow up to become unhappy, troubled, and dysfunctional when the world turns out to be a much different place than the 'everybody wins' world. And yes, I also believe that experiences shape our lives and our character...if children are continuously protected from all potentially hurtful experiences (such as losing a game), then they don't learn to develop any real sense of self-worth or character.
BTW, I don't believe it's Christian influence in this that's driving this wussification in our schools...if you look in the Bible and various other references from history, you'll see many verses and references to teaching kids to grow straight and learn.
Check out Dr. James Dobson and his books for more information on a Christian perspective and child rearing
2007-03-06 05:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by VodkaTonic 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nobody wants to see their kid(s) booed.
However, a little adversity never hurt anyone. As in real life, you'll sometimes have people booing and sometimes cheering for you at various stages of your life.
It's good for kids to learn this now. But no goofy parents swearing at the kids or any of that garbage.
2007-03-06 05:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i concur with your analysis except for the christian reference.i don't think it has anything to do with religion.
it is the liberal view in general.no more hurt feelings,don't offend anyone,don't hurt little susie's or billy's self esteem.
2007-03-06 05:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's just another example of political correctness going wrong.
It's not a cuss work and it not a racial slur.
2007-03-06 05:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by David B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋