Re: Answ NEJM

[Michael Bryant <MBRYANT@central.weber.edu>]

I disagree. I think there are plenty of examples of permanent damage
done by coaches not trying to consider the well-being of the
individual child. I would strongly discourage my daughters
involvement with an individual using abusive techniques, even if the
"team" was successful.

I am not sure why you continue to frame this as an issue of gender
discrimination. I have taken much heat for pointing out that Little
League coaches probably do as much, if not more, overall damage.

I do not really believe that you would leave your child with a
successful, yet abusive, coach.

Bear




> Date:          Tue, 30 Jul 1996 14:53:24 -0400
> Reply-to:      DawnDR@aol.com
> From:          DawnDR@aol.com
> To:            Issues concerning CEDA Debate  <CEDA-L@cornell.edu>
> Subject:       Re: Answ NEJM

> Dear MBRYANT:
>
> Your long missive, re: coaches, abuses, sexism, etc., included a key line
> that really has far-reaching implications, beyond the current course of
> debate:
>
> "Pam's personal narrative - a PARENT [caps mine] wanting both excellence and
> rationality."
>
> Perhaps, the fault lies not in those coaches of both boys and girls --- for I
> believe that ample evidence exists that the abuse is not simply of  the
> frail, weak-willed, low self-esteem, malleable female child but of boys as
> well. (I have already provoked Isaac's response by my suggestion that
> wrestling takes its toll on some boys.)  Kids need parents who know what is
> going on in their lives, and kids need parents who consider the child's well
> being a primary concern.  "Pam's personal narrative" is a good example of the
> result of such involvement.  I never expected my son's Little League or Babe
> Ruth coaches to have a personal interest in his well being beyond his
> function with the team.  I never expected my son's high school football or
> track coaches nor Forensic or Debate coaches to have a personal interest in
> his well being.  Competition is demanding.  Competition SHOULD be demanding.
>  A coach has a team to consider.  I have my child to consider.
>
> Enough for me.
>
> Dawn
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