tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post202233080864086085..comments2023-04-10T05:11:01.201-04:00Comments on Laugh with us: The end of soccerandreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938093415380690845noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-88778262340705091262007-04-25T18:10:00.000-04:002007-04-25T18:10:00.000-04:00Your question on trophies reminds me of an article...Your question on trophies reminds me of an article I read earlier this semester. I'll email it to you--I found it quite interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-27460095600398921202007-04-25T11:41:00.000-04:002007-04-25T11:41:00.000-04:00Love the pics!!! I might be the only one who think...Love the pics!!! I might be the only one who thinks that everyone should get a trophy until they are 30.... : ) Then maybe I could get one!!!! ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-29278505071462018412007-04-24T22:42:00.000-04:002007-04-24T22:42:00.000-04:00Okay, here is the new Mormon rule on participation...Okay, here is the new Mormon rule on participation trophies - you can get them until you are 8 years old. At that time you become accountable for losing. <BR/><BR/>As far as taunting, anything that is not profane should be allowed. I just showed Brandon one of my old football vieotapes when I was in 7th grade. The first minute and a half is nothing but my team yelling, "Who are we? Cyyypruuusss! Whoooo? Cyyyprussss! Who are we gonna kill? Taylorsville! Who are we gonna kill? Taylorsville!"<BR/><BR/>Andrew "It Seems Like I Never Take Off My White Shirt" SweatThe Normal Mormon Husbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16623081681802415402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-59402092468165309662007-04-24T17:03:00.000-04:002007-04-24T17:03:00.000-04:00I remember displaying all my trophies from soccer/...I remember displaying all my trophies from soccer/softball when I was growing up. Everyone got a trophy that said "MVP" on it. I'll admit it was fun to get a trophy no matter what, but I was smart enough to know that it didn't make sense for everyone to be the "Most Valuable Player". I think at Brandon's age everyone should definitely get a trophy. As he gets older (but still not quite puberty) I think everyone should still get a trophy, but the winners should get a bigger one that acknowledges that they were the best. After puberty, only trophies for the winners.<BR/><BR/>Cute pictures! I'm glad Brandon had a fun season!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-39970854369846610262007-04-24T09:55:00.000-04:002007-04-24T09:55:00.000-04:00I was going to over-analyze the whole trophies for...I was going to over-analyze the whole trophies for youth, but let me sum my thoughts by saying that most kids are aware, as they get older, that they lost, and they don't like to lose, and they realize that they aren't very good, and they can tie the we lost, I'm not good together. Trophies provide positive reinforcement. The losers no they stink, and the winners know they're good, and the trophies aren't fooling anyone. Not even the kids (I know, I was often EMBARASSED to have received a participation trophy when my team stunk, but I did want to do better the next year.<BR/><BR/>Off my high horse, Congratulations B-Train...I guess we'll be seing you the English Premeire League in a few years? GO Man U!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-31957125781044254392007-04-23T22:16:00.000-04:002007-04-23T22:16:00.000-04:00I agree with Shelley as far as the trophies go. A...I agree with Shelley as far as the trophies go. At Brandon's age it's cool for everyone to get something, but I feel a little competition never hurt anybody. If you have good coaches and supportive parents who can properly teach you about competition it can only help you learn valuable life lessons.<BR/><BR/>ErikaErikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541075244271771319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-84891182876709268252007-04-23T22:12:00.000-04:002007-04-23T22:12:00.000-04:00Love the picture of Whitney in the sunglasses! An...Love the picture of Whitney in the sunglasses! And I'm sure Brandon is a rockin' soccer player and will earn trophies as well as "earn" them :-). Jonas was expecting a trophy after ski lessons, he's become so accustomed to them!!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026899563208525525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-71997029408064579032007-04-23T21:33:00.000-04:002007-04-23T21:33:00.000-04:00I totally agree with the "Incredibles" comment abo...I totally agree with the "Incredibles" comment above - that about somes it up. Just had to run and help get a kid out of the bath before I could finish my comment up there:) I think all kids should be appreciated for their efforts, but when it gets to the point that nobody is expected to try, put forth effort or develop talents - its getting ridiculous. A little competition is a healthy thing:)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450184584581405998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-90140111629064178402007-04-23T21:28:00.000-04:002007-04-23T21:28:00.000-04:00Great pictures! I think some parents take the com...Great pictures! I think some parents take the competitiveness WAY too far, but I totally agree with you -- kids definatly need to be recognized for "trying" -- but they need to have something to work towards. What about the "thanks for coming" ribbons and pizza party AND the "hey - you WON" trophy?Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450184584581405998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-20152255695100632712007-04-23T21:12:00.000-04:002007-04-23T21:12:00.000-04:00can't get my comment to postonly works when I don'...can't get my comment to post<BR/>only works when I don't put anything except that I can't make it work<BR/>so I"ll try again<BR/>XO<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-15704324338523673512007-04-23T21:11:00.000-04:002007-04-23T21:11:00.000-04:00Love the pictures and update - I think my dad owne...Love the pictures and update - I think my dad owned a green 1957 Chevy if my memory serves me right. And I think trophies for everyone until puberty.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Grandma SweatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-70404129582402445402007-04-23T20:26:00.000-04:002007-04-23T20:26:00.000-04:00You have to admire Brandon's tastein vintage cars:...You have to admire Brandon's taste<BR/>in vintage cars: a 1957 Chevy no less.<BR/>Thanks for the pics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-71084643834323529942007-04-23T19:43:00.000-04:002007-04-23T19:43:00.000-04:00Brandon was so good at Stake Conference, we sat ri...Brandon was so good at Stake Conference, we sat right behind him. The first thing he told us was how he got a trophy! What a cute boy!The "D" Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207923410322379617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-23234926667304128582007-04-23T18:09:00.000-04:002007-04-23T18:09:00.000-04:00Gotta love PTI and Tony Kornheiser (I know Nicolle...Gotta love PTI and Tony Kornheiser (I know Nicolle can't stand him...)! I agree with Tony's stand on this. But I do think that for Brandon's age, participation trophies are more than appropriate. But once you start keeping score - common! They were complaining on PTI just the other day that some little leauge somewhere has banned infield chatter. You can no longer say things like "hey batter, batter, batter" and "I see a hole out there". When I played softball, I was the loudest one out on the field (surprise, surprise). It's just not competitive sports without a little taunting. That's what the movie "The Incredibles" is about - celebrating mediocrity. I think Mr. Incredible's rival, Buddy, put it best: "If everyone is special, then no one is".shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515575708362710241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28467399.post-19686490393919201052007-04-23T16:37:00.000-04:002007-04-23T16:37:00.000-04:00No problem! We loved watching B Train. He is so mu...No problem! We loved watching B Train. He is so much fun. I am sad his season is over too! I wish we could have made it to more games. Bummer. Let us know when we can help out again. <BR/><BR/>NatalieNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186885939563344088noreply@blogger.com