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[quote=Anonymous]Of course the US has lots of subcultures; my comment about "our culture" was meant to refer to the default "American" culture.  The default American culture seems to value sports too highly.  As a middle school teacher in a high-needs area, I am struck by the fact that almost all of the boys want to be professional football, basketball, or soccer players when they grow up.  They cannot understand why reading, writing and math are relevant to their lives.  They haven't gotten the message that education is the best way to get ahead.

This phenomenon seems to cut across all socioeconomic lines.  Many students from wealthier families spend more hours practicing their sport than they do on homework.  Colleges lower academic standards to admit those who can throw a ball around.  Students choose colleges based on their sports teams, not on whether they can provide a stimulating academic atmosphere.  What should be a nice pastime -- either playing or watching sports -- has become an obsession. Sorry to sound like Debbie Downer, but I believe that this whole sports thing has become a real hindrance to improving our educational system, bringing people up out of poverty, and strengthening our economy. [/quote]

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