letsski,
That is pretty much my feelings as well. BallersDream is
definitely not the
P.C. type. Actually I'm more of a Mac than a P.C. guy myself.
I've blogged on quite a few sites and there are people out there a lot more vile than BallersDream. If I don't agree with someone's opinion, most of the time I ignore them.
The variety of opinions is what presents a microcosm of the opinions and beliefs in our society as a whole.
I like the constitutional right to free speech. And I appreciate people who are not afraid to speak out against popular beliefs.
However
.
Now BallersDream may believe it is ok to as he calls it,to give out constructive criticism to benefit teams,coaches, parents, and children. I think Ballersdream, myself, and anyone else guilty of
knocking children publicly should reconsider the harm it
may cause a child. I am not saying BallerDream, myself, or anyone else is guilty of using words to harm children. But we should all be considerate.
To me
every child no matter the color,creed,religion,nationality,culture,beliefs, etc
.
is all of our children. As mature and loving adults
we should nurture, guide, support and protect them
all.
I have opinions about ball players both young and old. Typically if I have a
negative opinion about a player (especially a young child) I may express that opinion in a small private group... perhaps my family, team,friends,etc. I try not to express it so the opinion gets back to the child at hand. It may through hearsay, or my words can be misquoted, or delivered by a trouble maker. And with my bigmouth sometimes the child may
accidentally over hear me. But obviously when you publish something in a public forum it can and may get back to the child.
I think we have all been guilty of thinking we are helping our own children, and expressed what we believe to be constructive and helpful criticism. It is
not always constructive if it
breaks down one's confidence and
self esteem. It really depends on the tone of voice, the timing it is used,the child it is directed towards, intent etc... There are a variety of personalities and maturities. Every child is different. We are pretty much free to carefully criticize our own children, but not someone else's child in my opinion.
Hope that helps!
Paytc