From: Love and Logic Institute, Inc.
To: -AAndrea Gooldy
ReplyTo: Love and Logic Institute
Subject: Poor Sport
Sent: Apr 27, 2011 1:00 PM
To receive email from Love and Logic Institute, Inc., add reply@loveandlogicnews.com to your safe sender list. View as Web Page Subscribe Send to a Friend Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Helping Raise Responsible Kids Since 1977™ Poor Sport Dear Andrea, Jason was having a bad day on the soccer field, yelling out criticisms to his teammates. "Settle down, Jason," warned his coach. "Give the others a break. It's not all about you. Share the ball or I'm going to have to pull you from the game." Hearing this, Jason ran screaming at two of the other players, pushed one down and kicked the ball over the fence. Needless to say, he was pulled from the game. The trip home was no fun for his mom as she listened to him complaining about how stupid the other kids were and how unfair the coach was treating him. All she could think about was that her son had forgotten their talks that it is more important to be a good person and a good sport than it is to be a soccer star. The next day, Mom made phone calls to the coach and to several of the other team mothers. "I need your help to teach Jason the importance of becoming a good person rather than just a good soccer player. Would you be willing to charge Jason if he calls for rides to games? You would? Oh, thank you so much." Mom then had a discussion with Jason. "I take you to your soccer games because it's fun for me. Your last game wasn't fun. I was embarrassed by your behavior. I will drive you to your game again some day after the coach tells me that you have become a good sport." "How am I supposed to get to the games if you're not driving me?" "Well, sweetie, that's something I was wondering about as well." "I'll just get a ride with some of the other guys." After making several calls, Jason yelled, "This is a rip off! All the other moms want to charge me to ride with them. They don't even care if the team loses! This stinks!" Mom held the line. After several weeks and Jason having spent $20.00 on rides, the coach called with a good report and lavish thanks to this courageous mother. The remaining games were a lot more fun for both Jason and his mother. To learn more tips for raising respectful, responsible kids, watch our DVD Real World Parenting Solutions. For those of you in Wisconsin, I will be in the Madison area on Tuesday, 5/3. Register here or call 800-338-4065 for additional information. Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend. Jim Fay For helpful tips, special promotions, and event announcements, follow Love and Logic® on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook. If we have misspelled your name, or if this isn't you, please click here to correct. ©2011 Love and Logic Institute, Inc. All copyright infringement laws apply. Permission granted for forwarding and/or for a single photocopy or electronic reproduction of one email tip only. Please do not alter or modify. For more information, call the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. at 800-338-4065. Teachers and Parents Don't miss Jim Fay in the Madison area on Tuesday, 5/3. Register online or call 800-338-4065 for more information. Exclusive Member Discount Real World Parenting Solutions: That Prepare Kids for the Real World This week save 25% Discount price to Insider Club members only: $22.46 Regular Price $29.95 To shop our online store click on the link above, then "Add to Cart" and enter the coupon code "042711" Parenting Classes Looking for a local Love and Logic class?
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