NCclimber 0 #51 October 20, 2006 Some people are willing to answer tough questions, even when they don't like the answer. They're also strong enough to admit when they are wrong. Others, who frequently have an inflexible ideology, are incapable of such honesty. Instead, they'll skirt around an issue, using a host of diversionary tactics, thinking this strengthens their cause. Many consider these people intellectually dishonest... weak... cowardly... craven. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone on this forum. I'm just saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,108 #52 October 20, 2006 QuoteSome people are willing to answer tough questions, even when they don't like the answer. They're also strong enough to admit when they are wrong. Others, who frequently have an inflexible ideology, are incapable of such honesty. Instead, they'll skirt around an issue, using a host of diversionary tactics, thinking this strengthens their cause. Many consider these people intellectually dishonest... weak... cowardly... craven. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone on this forum. I'm just saying... There is a very significant difference between a hard question and an ambiguous or poorly posed question. Some people ask poorly posed questions and then get whiny because they don't get the answer they want. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone on this forum, of course.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #53 October 20, 2006 QuoteNews, from Massachusetts:Tagged Out "Tag is now out during recess at Willett Elementary School in Attleboro. So is touch football and any other unsupervised "chasing" games that are deemed to pose the risk of injury as well as liability to the school. In doing so, the school joined in a growing movement against traditional games played by young children in school gymnasiums and playgrounds..." Source Aren't they likely to poke themselves in the eye with their pencils? Ban 'em! Let try thig again When kids in schoold are playing tag ball how are they supervised? Is playing tag ball optional? Y N Are the kids split into groups by gender? Y N Are they split into groups by size? Y N Are some kids unfairly targeted because of their size and popularity? Y N If there is a problem whats the solution to even the playing field? Why hasn't it been done before now? Over the last ten years we've seen a rash of school shootings. Are the shooters the populer kids from the A team or are they the ones that have been bullied, feel like they have nothing to lose and want to get even? Why is this cycle of violence continueing now that we know what bullying can lead to? I don't have any kids and barely remember what these games are like any parents care to comment about how their kids feel about playing tag ball? Or rideing home on a school bus sitting next to a bully? EnjoyR.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,564 #54 October 20, 2006 When I was a kid (not so very long ago at all) I never associated games of tag, or far rougher games like british bulldog, with bullying. Never. And I wasn't big for my age either. Why would I have played games with kids I thought were going to bully me? I'd much rather play with my friends.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #55 October 21, 2006 Quoteor far rougher games like british bulldog Ahhh, the fond memories, the pain, the tears, the agression, the full out fights, the scars. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Growing up is about rough and tumble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #56 October 21, 2006 to play, or not to play? hey- being raised by single mom and being poor, at least we had (non-structured) outdoor play in our childhood and lots of it--- on school grounds, in parks, on the streets.......my childhood memories are full of the joy, freedom, contentment, that outdoor play with other kids brought... Play is the highest phase of child development—of human development.... Your it!! SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,564 #57 October 21, 2006 QuoteAhhh, the fond memories, the pain, the tears, the agression, the full out fights, the scars. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Growing up is about rough and tumble Damn straight! Sometimes you give a few bruises, most of the time you take a few and everyone goes home happy.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
