Re: Anoma not at Practice Today
One wonders why. Could it be that our society in general goes out of its way to shield younger kids from any type of adversity and failure? How can you learn to deal with the inevitable losses and challenges that life will present if you`re never exposed to them, hopefully gradually, earlier in life? IMHO, a by product of the " participation trophies for everyone " approach.
Not to venture into NS territory too far..... I don't know think it's the participation trophy syndrome. To me, that detracts from achievement more than anything. I think it's more because as a society we are willing to accept any and all behavior as kids grow. So, whenever something doesn't break for some of these kids in a way they think it should (especially for elite talented kids) -- they just can't cope. Because prior to today -- they could do, act, say what they want without any resistance.
Take my ball and go home.....sit in my room and veg out on the video game......avoid talking to anyone other than on social media......and hope someone comes by to baby me back to calm.
I see it with my own -- to a much lesser degree because I always push them hard to figure things out on their own -- and come to me once you've exhausted your options.
But, these are the future leaders.....I hope I die peacefully in my sleep when I'm 90 (because I'm not anxious for this generation to be the ones who take care of me)
This may have nothing to do with the young man at all.....so, steering back to Football.....glad he seems to be okay....
The irony of it all? We are likely the ones to blame.....because we built this house of cards....
