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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is our culture.  I agree it makes no sense.  Really what do sports have to do with pursuit of higher education?  I don't think.any other countries play collegiate sports like we do.   But you have to accept it as it is just the way it is here.[/quote]
You must not have played sports yourself. I think maybe you don't realize how much character it builds to play a sport competitively. It builds emotional and physical stamina, teamwork skills, requires incredible commitment, and teaches young people the value of hard work. As a woman, it also helped me develop a deep respect for myself and my body, beyond what it looked like or could do for men. I met people from all over the world and was exposed to dozens of cultures through my sport.

Also, it's not like athletes are 50% of the student body and none deserve to be there. They are a small percentage and they've all worked very hard to get where they are. I'm sorry it wasn't your pathway, but maybe you should realize that being born rich is a much, MUCH greater "edge" than playing a sport.[/quote]

Athletes (not just high levels, even average level) face failure and adversity most kids in this area don't on a regular bases (especially living in one of the richest county in the US).  Parents don't want their kid to "feel bad" so they shelter them with every kid gets a trophy.  So when they become adults and finally face adversity, they don't know how to deal with it.  If your kid plays on an average team, they will face one of these "loaded" travel teams and get their butts kicked.  Rather than just say that travel teams is too good and is unfair.......should tell them those kids must have put in a lot hours in the weight room and practicing that is why they are so good.[/quote]

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