Sports And Games

Archive for February, 2009

What happened to the good sports? Even the game of golf, where this concept has been praised as a standard for the game, can be riddled with poor manners and arrogant behavior. Ever Present disregard for other tasks that we do not need to take seriously.

Recently, Bud Adams, owner of the Titans made obscene gestures to Buffalo fans when he celebrated his victory. What do we teach our children? It is not a sport to teach discipline, work ethic, team spirit and determination? These values can hang our hat on. As we said when our behavior as adults, does not correspond to a message? Confused? Yes!

Is it OK to tell our children “You must win at all costs when you win, boast of being loud and rude making sure your competitor does not know that they are the losers? Perhaps we do not say that directly, but we give an example.

Recently I witnessed the situation on television, where a group of female soccer players in the tournament took part in a knock-down-pulling fight. When it was good?

If you are a parent and a child in sport that you are talking to children about elements of the sport? You scream and scream and say offensive things on the stands in an effort to show your support? If yes, then ask yourself what you are doing. You actions will live forever in the life of your children and grandchildren.

Begins today, as a positive influence, encouraging good sportsmanship. Be the respect for others, regardless of the outcome of the game. If you make it a priority, you’ll always win.