I live in "The 'Burbs". The parents here are very competitive and see their children's success as their own. Two of my neighbors, both with H.S. aged kids in sports, are a bit more rational than many I've seen. They believe in this:
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.These are the same parents who insist on participation trophies while simultaneously criticizing participation trophies. They created the environment and then blame the kids for the result.
dokala
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May 11, 2019
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Not our school district.
The teachers are even allowed to fail students.
<GASP>
@bigpawbullets impressive!
I grew up in a wonderful town. Went to school in an awesome school.
I was a band and choir geek.
I feel proud to say our schools practiced these etiquettes. I never saw or heard fights out in the field or amongst parents. Our players took a knee when a player was injured or they would help each other up.
They always talked out problems like modest adults. We had successful years with the best coaches, football, soccer, basketball, baseball, etc. players.
I'm proud of where I grew up (even though it was a Christian school/community).
I grew up in a wonderful christian community. Not promoting christianity, but it was always good to me. I didn't fall out of the religion because of a bad experience. I fell out of it because something unexplainable changed my mind and opened my eyes.
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