She got my attention all right. I revived from my stupor long enough to feel slightly sick inside. Kids who are bullied become bullies. I have no illusions that my opinions on sports are going to precipitate a retreat from our national obsession, but I hope to reach some homeschooling families with my cautionary words. Homeschoolers are parents who make thoughtful choices, and sports are an arena where parents need to stay alert.
Sports can be a good thing if they are kept in proportion.
They must not be allowed to jeopardize a child's health. They must not undermine or replace the fundamental ties of the family. Family first, always. Ten consecutive Saturdays can be spent at a playing field or they can be spent as a family participating in projects, traveling together, cooking together, reading together. Sports can be a good thing if they are not allowed to take on a life of their own.