The ogre on the diamond

The ogre on the diamond For years, kids have played organized sports. The emphasis was no doubt, to have fun, feel good and perhaps lea something about the game to build confidence. And, of course, on self-esteem. But are these alloys are used to teach attitudes, skills and lessons that will serve later in life? I remember filling in a missing friend for a young coach baseball league. I can not believe that is the? Phenomenon of substitution of teachers? who made one of our youngest members of the team is totally incapable of controlling himself. Especially its language. E 'become totally inadequate. Rude, crude and even abusive? e? t seem to matter if it was addressed to his peers or adults involved.The replace the coach asked him to stop. Then he said to stop. Then, the coach explained very clearly. ? This is the last time he tells you to stop swearing. If you still have? again? you won? t have to play today. Of course, our young friend, fully trained in their own? star power? couldn 't imagine such a scenario. Consequently, he was very surprised the next word translated curse his being removed from bench.How you react? You can join the children? complaints about the coach? injustice. You can file a complaint with the League or other relatives. Or, you remember the children who are close to you that with his behavior, young people? Star? has chosen to be on standby rather than help them win the game.Maybe you can thank the coach and ask him if he? d consider becoming more involved. After all, children do not deserve a t model is the right thing instead of the simple folk do? Andrea Patten is co-author of what children need to succeed: four foundations to which the adults, which is now available at Amazon. Comfort more information about "The Four Foundations" please visit the "... because you're not a child collection - you are raising a future adult "