So now I will have to confess how dodge ball has transformed me into a raging maniac, a violent bully. But alas, I have defied logic and escaped the damage that the activity supposedly causes. I apologize if I seem a bit cynical or bitter about this issue, but it irritates me to think that people are becoming more and more fearful of competition of any kind, and I fear dodge ball may become the testing ground. But it seems that this trend is just another example of shifting the blame for our kids' problems. The world is not fair.
Life is full of wins and losses.
At least in gym class, one can lose and still laugh about it. If only the same could be said for the rest of life. And while we need to pay attention to the needs of children, we cannot simply provide them aids and boosts for every physical or mental disadvantage they have. Those kids, as much as any others, need to be encouraged to work hard and strive to accomplish their goals. But I love the competitive atmosphere, and I think my competitive spirit has given me stronger motivation to succeed and maybe more potential for present and future success.