Let’s Play Fair in Middle School
Thursday, September 20th, 2007The other morning I sensed that fall was in the air as I let the dog out to do his thing on our patchwork lawn of yellow dead spots and festive green background. The crisp nip of wind made me reminisce about starting high school cross country practice, running until my lungs burned and I felt like puking. Oh, what fond memories, school-sanctioned sports programs.
A common question facing today’s programs is, “Should my son, who can play basketball better than Lebron James, be forced to play with other 7th graders who have the skill level of an orangutan?” I had a buddy in junior high, Jerry, who also played primate basketball. It was quite pathetic to watch, but I’m sure today he’s a successful kind of guy who’s hidden the scars of team members rolling off the bleachers with uncontrollable laughter. (more…)