Why aren't sports just for fun anymore?

A coach today was screaming and pulling some kids when they weren't doing what he told them. It was pee wee football, it was rough to watch. I mean it's just a game, why can't it just be for fun instead of making those poor kiddos cry? 😕 🤔

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chuck7882 · 61-69, M

Some of the parents are just as bad. Acting like its a pro sporting event. Yelling at the refs or the umpires. It's supposed to be a game

Allelse · 36-40, M

As a kid I never found sports fun unless I was on my own, or with just one other person or a group of trusted friends, once adults got involved it was a fucking nightmare. Getting screamed at, dragged to fucking freezing cold morning games. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! The coaches were a nightmare, my parents took it all so seriously, like any of it actually mattered.

CestManan · 46-50, F

@Allelse I sucked at sports but yeah among trusted friends it could be fun.

In school though, I was not picked last in gym, I was never even picked and just had to sneak onto the team that didn't run me off.

CestManan · 46-50, F

A lot of coaches were probably high school jocks who take sports way too serious.
Those guys have no business trying to nurture kids.

One of the clients I have to deal with occasionally is a 20 something year old athletic director at some middle school and I cannot stand dealing with him. He might as well have the word "Prick" tattoo'ed across his forehead. Too much energy and testosterone. Classic jock.

Selah ·

Thats part of the fun

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