by Safebyahare » Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:02 pm
Hazing and initiation???? My definition:
Initiation, is a welcoming to the team, doesn't last long, usually degrading for a day.
Hazing, continues and last a long time.
Example: Initiation make new comers, wear stupid outfit with degrading sign for a day at school.
Example: Hazing, treat new comers like crap, make them suffer for a while.
Opinion: Initiation is ok, and can be a good thing.,,,,Hazing is abuse, and the player and parents need to know or understand the difference.
Problem is: too many thin skinned whining parents who intervene too soon, and do not allow things to play out a little.
To those parents I say hold your powder! Wait a little bit. Let the ball get deep.
BUT,,,,,,, no to many will miss their shot for growth, or swing at the change up.
I remain on the outside of the fence,,,,if she wants my help she will ask, and when she shares I always listen, and smile with her.
OH! it's called the game of life.
PS I really do not like whiners. Especially the parent kind.
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