tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post5999694739086509807..comments2024-03-28T14:34:13.323-04:00Comments on Life in a Small Town: Role Models?Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11533317405680450964noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-73967808513258593432010-07-10T14:30:17.546-04:002010-07-10T14:30:17.546-04:00LeBron James has such a big ego, he better watch o...LeBron James has such a big ego, he better watch out because "Pride goeth before a fall." I just wish The Cleveland Plain Dealer wouldn't keep feeding his ego by writing about him every single day. Then today, the whole front page of the paper was a full length picture of him. Cleveland should just stop moaning about his leaving and move on to other more important things.<br /><br />Stopping by from Saturday Samplings at Mrs. 4444.Karen and Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234935499886839237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-91340027574422678892010-07-10T12:00:30.796-04:002010-07-10T12:00:30.796-04:00We've never modeled the worship of athletes as...We've never modeled the worship of athletes as heroes for our kids, and I'm happy to say that each of them, when asked to write essays about who their heroes were, they answered "my parents."<br /><br />It seems that wherever there is genius (academically, sports, professional), you will also find an imbalance. It's sad, but our society reinforces it. I have a friend who pushed, pushed, pushed her children in athletics from the time they could walk, with the goal of them becoming professional athletes in some sport or another. To them, it is all about competition, and I just don't get it. Her kids are both teens today and are excelling in life and on the field, so I can't criticize, but it's something to see, I tell you.<br /><br />Great post. Thanks for linking up.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-18098242978758258212010-07-10T11:20:16.132-04:002010-07-10T11:20:16.132-04:00I grew up in a home where athletes were raised up ...I grew up in a home where athletes were raised up and touted - each proclaimed as my father's preferred choice of role model for me. <br /><br />I am ashamed at the number and names of so many sport stars that I can recall - their faces, their faults, failures and victories - yet I cannot recall the books of the Bible let alone the characters esteemed there? <br /><br />Thanks for adding this post to the Saturday Sampling. I'm glad I dropped by.Sharon Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888969860359917900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-58790264433413253952010-07-10T10:05:56.045-04:002010-07-10T10:05:56.045-04:00That soapbox is getting a bit crowded, and heres a...That soapbox is getting a bit crowded, and heres another "I AGREE" to add to the rest, so move over and let me on too.lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297214513440359826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-66597532407975828822010-07-10T00:48:17.997-04:002010-07-10T00:48:17.997-04:00Finally catching up on my reading! Very well said....Finally catching up on my reading! Very well said. I completely agree, girl!<br /><br />CandaceCandacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327344027557036250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-41357254582054856522010-07-09T10:03:41.494-04:002010-07-09T10:03:41.494-04:00my son is grown, but a no. of people who play prof...my son is grown, but a no. of people who play professional sports have gotten into drugs and whatever and they are not good role models. parents should be the 1st role model as well as teachers.i think your view of this issue is valid have a good day.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889643640183918872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-86296882489656261592010-07-08T21:25:27.023-04:002010-07-08T21:25:27.023-04:00If we understand that sports is a BUSINESS and not...If we understand that sports is a BUSINESS and not try to make it into apple pie and american virtue, then we can keep things in perspective. The bottom line for all sports is money. There's no indictment in that - it just IS.<br /><br />I've always told my kids that even Michael Phelps worries about whether he'll swim faster enough in the next race. There will always be someone faster or more agile or better from the outside . . . eventually. So they need to focus less on what they can "DO" and more on who they "ARE".<br /><br />Athletic gifts are God-given, and no gift from God should be squandered; nor should it be corrupted by pressure from others.SouthLakesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822510653198676631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-80898909915464231392010-07-08T20:03:45.768-04:002010-07-08T20:03:45.768-04:00I totally agree with this post!I totally agree with this post!Kathyhttp://www.edshunnybunny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-64510406513186836942010-07-08T17:30:56.724-04:002010-07-08T17:30:56.724-04:00Can I spell my name correctly...ugh! I must have b...Can I spell my name correctly...ugh! I must have been too fired up about that hero stuff - LOLPattyhttp://reasonsforchocolate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-78464910535519897122010-07-08T17:29:53.944-04:002010-07-08T17:29:53.944-04:00I was just about to type AMEN when I saw it typed ...I was just about to type AMEN when I saw it typed twice already. Amen, anyway! <br /><br />Listen to this hero...<br /><br />My mom is in the Peoria, IL diocese she told me that their seminarian gave up his professional soccer career to become a priest. <br /><br />Can I hear a big Amen on that one?!Patatyhttp://www.reasonsforchocolate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-18306806345592400772010-07-08T17:23:17.757-04:002010-07-08T17:23:17.757-04:00As the mom who did all of the extreme traveling wi...As the mom who did all of the extreme traveling with a soccer player child, I can speak from the other side.<br /><br />It can be challenging to find balance. On the one hand. children sometimes need to be pushed; however, you also have to listen to your children and not press upon them YOUR dreams. <br /><br />Until children take ownership of their interests, be it music or whatever, they won't truly excel at it.<br /><br />I saw this happen with my daughter.<br /><br />We allowed her to quit playing on one of the best travel teams in the state. She went back to her old team...one much inferior...and quickly figured out how much it meant to her to play soccer at a higher level.<br /><br />That's when she was on board 1000% with all of the traveling and practices. She rejoined her former team and never complained again.<br /><br />I have been around so many parents who push their kids too hard and, as a result, turn their children off from wanting to try.<br /><br />I suspect that most parents have the right intention...helping their children live up to their potential.<br /><br />Having a child who will become a professional athlete with loads of $$ to back their play...that often makes people forget about the original reason for playing the sport.<br /><br />As parents, we need to make sure we steer our children, athletes or whatever, toward down-to-earth role models.<br /><br />I'm not sure who my children look up to, but I strongly suspect whoever it is heavily involved with the church.<br /><br />That makes my heart sing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-3432334444661728842010-07-08T12:24:31.109-04:002010-07-08T12:24:31.109-04:00I couldn't agree more, Mary. I just can't...I couldn't agree more, Mary. I just can't believe that so many people are worked up over where LeBron is choosing to play ball. And I LIVE in Ohio! :-) Though I do hear that he has done lot of good work and donations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645857042542944175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-32358593077999435922010-07-08T10:06:46.210-04:002010-07-08T10:06:46.210-04:00Mary, thank you so much for inviting me to accept ...Mary, thank you so much for inviting me to accept the Blogs With Substance Award. It made me really take time to think about why I'm writing and what I'm writing--and to come up with five words to embody that thinking! I'm happy to pass it on to others. <br />And I do think your blog has a lot of substance!Sr. Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306386663608358131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-14125473210865846322010-07-08T10:05:04.043-04:002010-07-08T10:05:04.043-04:00We've gotten to where we cannot stand the NBA ...We've gotten to where we cannot stand the NBA in our house. It's not even about basketball anymore. That being said I don't think the NBA has done a good job in helping young athletes who sometimes come from rough backgrounds manage sudden wealth and fame. <br />Of all the sports out there I think the NBA is at the bottom. And I agree...why is it four seasons long??<br /><br />On the whole I prefer to watch college sports...they seem to still have a love for the game.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-7014010253492913822010-07-08T09:39:42.372-04:002010-07-08T09:39:42.372-04:00Amen, Sister! I have this same soapbox issue. Ho...Amen, Sister! I have this same soapbox issue. How noble is it to be an NBA player? Big whoop. Call me when he's done something fantastic with his life like teach or be a nurse to a child with cancer. Then we can talk about how great he is, but for now....he's JUST a basketball player. And an overrated one at that!Hays Family 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/00489079353606415484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-13280596436077518812010-07-08T08:21:18.630-04:002010-07-08T08:21:18.630-04:00Amen!!! You are completely right. My kids role m...Amen!!! You are completely right. My kids role models have typically been their teachers and, hopefully, us. Definitely not athletes or movie stars or celebrities. An awful lot of them have been great examples of what NOT to do though. :)Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.com