tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post8247612070232623570..comments2024-02-17T01:11:34.207+08:00Comments on Of Kids and Education: Reflections on competitive sports for kids Part 2monlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-32032231724158486602010-02-18T21:40:28.217+08:002010-02-18T21:40:28.217+08:00I read somewhere recently that the winning team is...I read somewhere recently that the winning team is never the one which says "it's only a game". So here's to winning and to developing sportsmanship! And BAH to all the PIG parents out there! :Dangiefmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273504207325984054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-59287473658123849782010-02-09T00:44:56.518+08:002010-02-09T00:44:56.518+08:00SC: oic! Well, if he ever does end up in sales, I&...SC: oic! Well, if he ever does end up in sales, I'll remember that you called it first :)monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-45027221740250407982010-02-08T23:57:45.583+08:002010-02-08T23:57:45.583+08:00Heehee, my occupational hazard? I go thru tonnes ...Heehee, my occupational hazard? I go thru tonnes of CVs everyday.<br /><br />SCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-76776696660779095452010-02-08T21:18:22.275+08:002010-02-08T21:18:22.275+08:00Dash: I agree it's important to let a kid enjo...Dash: I agree it's important to let a kid enjoy the game, the biggest reason why kids quit sports is because it stops being fun.<br /><br />MY: I think so too... just that as parents, sometimes sim tiah lor :P<br /><br />SC: Wah, you have such faith in his abilities!! Dunno leh, he seems more interested in buying stuff than selling it as this moment :Dmonlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-6753018872465398152010-02-08T19:54:12.804+08:002010-02-08T19:54:12.804+08:00He won't be interested to just sell badminton ...He won't be interested to just sell badminton rackets or Lego lah,can see cannot buy ALL, how? Competitive people are driven by sales targets, big commissions and variable bonuses. Eg. Banks or Oil Companies' Relationship Managers (RMs)?<br /><br />SCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-71264900962799676552010-02-08T09:52:30.427+08:002010-02-08T09:52:30.427+08:00Taking part in competitive sports helps one to tak...Taking part in competitive sports helps one to take things in stride. Depends on how you look at it... They may break down and cry when they lose the game but I seriously think they would learn something more from the game they lose. <br />~ myAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-62880640828349740512010-02-07T18:14:49.613+08:002010-02-07T18:14:49.613+08:00Dear Monica,
Love reading your blog.
My son play...Dear Monica,<br /><br />Love reading your blog.<br /><br />My son plays in a sport competitively. He is just natural with the game and plays well without much training unlike his peers.<br /><br />Anyway, he has been attacked verbally by parents who have kids in the same training programs. Parents of kids who are obviously of no competition to my son. One of the parents started cheering for his child during a practice session and telling his child that my son was a lousy player and his son could defeat my son easily! Well, his child was defeated by my son with "0" all the way. After the match, the parent actually walked to my son and telling my son that my son's coach was a "pig"!! I was saddened when my son related the incident to me. It was just a practice session. Luckily My son was not affected by it, so I let the matter rest.<br /><br />There are also incidents of children breaking down when they loose a match, because their parents are constantly staring at them and putting preasure on the children to win the match!<br /><br />It is a game my son loves dearly but the environment is quite "ugly" I find. I wish parents can just stay away and let the children play and enjoy the game!<br /><br />Regards,<br />DashAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-77119423878001718992010-02-07T00:28:37.415+08:002010-02-07T00:28:37.415+08:00SC: I never realised how important personality was...SC: I never realised how important personality was until I saw how some kids were so Type B that they didn't have the drive to win matches! But on the flip side, they're usually very nice kids, so perhaps competitive sports is just not their thing :)<br /><br />Sales for Andre? No idea... maybe he can sell badminton racquets? Or Lego!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-46810993167024238152010-02-06T23:20:10.507+08:002010-02-06T23:20:10.507+08:00"..it's easier to learn how to lose when ..."..it's easier to learn how to lose when you've won some." So true. <br /><br />I would definitely not be a competitive sports material - I usually avoid confrontation unless I have no choices. The thought of an aggressive opponent staring into my eyes already sends chills down my spine. <br /><br />But people who love competitive sports are also the ones companies sought after for those sales positions. Hmm.. maybe Andre can develop a career in sales in future.<br /><br />SCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-42322141106242118432010-02-06T00:32:42.050+08:002010-02-06T00:32:42.050+08:00Eunice: Unfortunately you will always find some pa...Eunice: Unfortunately you will always find some parents who are into something for themselves and not for the kids, not only in sports!<br /><br />QX: If there's no passion, it would be hard for the child to keep at it. Probably that's where burnout occurs, which is sad :(monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-78735072575537375592010-02-05T22:16:14.017+08:002010-02-05T22:16:14.017+08:00So true, Mon, it is not easy to get into competiti...So true, Mon, it is not easy to get into competitive sports. So if a child has what it takes, then parents should support it to the best of your ability like what Mon has said.<br /><br />I also feel that character building through sports' passion is far better than daily preaching. <br /><br />qxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-13042635677102968482010-02-05T20:53:17.219+08:002010-02-05T20:53:17.219+08:00Sometimes it's not the kids that are not up to...Sometimes it's not the kids that are not up to competitive sports, it's the parents! Sean is currently trying out for the FOBISSEA games (they have to swim, track, field, soccer and T-ball) and you should see the parents! Some want it as badly as their kids or even more!eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947588319632443357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-18615862026367187182010-02-05T10:24:46.469+08:002010-02-05T10:24:46.469+08:00LL: Thanks for the encouragement! It's definit...LL: Thanks for the encouragement! It's definitely more gruelling than we'd previously thought. We always tell Andre as long as he gives it his all, the outcome doesn't matter but in reality, it's easier said than done.<br /><br />I'm praying hard that he will indeed build his character through sports so he will come to appreciate its intrinsic value.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-83787688949914492522010-02-05T10:02:54.595+08:002010-02-05T10:02:54.595+08:00Hi Monica
I agree with your reflections which you...Hi Monica<br /><br />I agree with your reflections which you have expressed so eloquently. Indeed, it takes a very strong and determined person to persevere and finish the race or game, even when there are signs in the beginning that he probably can't win cos he has met with an opponent who is better than him. All of us (and now our kids) have been taught that when we start on something, we have to finish it no matter what. But, to finish the job to the best of our ability, with the right attitude and in a God-honouring spirit no matter the outcome, well, that is a tough one.<br /><br />I am sure your little fireball Andre will continue to work hard and do you proud. <br /><br />LLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com