momz
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- Nov 1, 2005
extracurricular activities were for fun when I was a kid. It served to build confidence, learn to work as a team and learn new skills. Many times, that is still the case. But unfortunately, all too often it goes too far. I have seen local families struggle financially so their kid can be on a travel team (I've been constantly asked to buy stuff for their fundraisers, I've learned to decline because I have my own kids support). Others sacrifice their time with family for these events, to the point of completely separating from all family functions because junior has practice. I have seen families go as far as to compromise their religious convictions and work obligations because going to church or work conflicts with precious's weekly tournament schedule. Now, I'm not talking once in a while, but every weekend for months on end.
Now, this story takes it even farther, to the point of intentionally inflicting injury. And for what purpose? Take a look at this story about a cheer coach requiring "power stretching" and intentionally causing tearing of the muscles, tendons and ligaments while forcing girls to do splits. This is far far far from the norm for cheer coaching I hope. It is the extreme, but it speaks to what people are willing to do for their kid's sports career.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/2...-shes-being-cyberbullied-for-speaking-up.html
Now, this story takes it even farther, to the point of intentionally inflicting injury. And for what purpose? Take a look at this story about a cheer coach requiring "power stretching" and intentionally causing tearing of the muscles, tendons and ligaments while forcing girls to do splits. This is far far far from the norm for cheer coaching I hope. It is the extreme, but it speaks to what people are willing to do for their kid's sports career.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/2...-shes-being-cyberbullied-for-speaking-up.html