Really? Yes, Really. In the heart of every sports parent lies an outrage over their kid’s entitlement, their prowess, their superiority. However, many (not most) manage to get a smackdown from REALITY that allows them/(us?) to never, ever, let that nasty ole genie out of the bottle.
Today’s case in point: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/n-j-dad-files-40-million-discrimination-lawsuit-152702734.html Yes, a father is suing because his was kicked off the team (for missing practices) and because coach ran seniors instead of the frosh. That’ll be $40 mill baby. Super duper parenting Ervin. Cause now you’ve taught your son:
- It’s totes okay for you to expect special treatment regardless of “rules”
- You are special. More special than anyone else on the team (or the planet)
- Daddy values your hurt feelings at $40 million
Well done Ervin. Good luck at court. I’m sure it’s just another day at the underpaid job for the track coach, just another day…
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