[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by sketchyt

But wouldn't you get these experiences without so many of the negatives in other sports? Basketball, baseball, etc...

My son also played lacrosse and rugby, I can't speak to B-Ball or baseball.


I have seen parental stupidity in both sports. Sadly, because of the popularity of hockey it seems to generate higher profile (maybe more) stupidity. I have had parents of atom players tell me with a straight face their child will play in the NHL.


I have a theory that I have posted around here before.

In short: the higher a level of sport (any sport) played by a parent(s) the better/more realistic the view of youth sport by the parent. The lower level or lack of playing sport the crazier parents approach sport. I have seen this play out over and over again.

If I had a dollar for every parent that justifies their actions by saying "I am just competitive" I would be rich. I have now taken to tell those parents, that if they are so competitive they should play a sport to let those competitive juices flow.