Wow, a quote from Hitler. Nice. Real nice.
At least for now the kid and her father share in the dream. I would only hope that her father will let go when she gets sick of it.
That runner story is a great example of the benefits of education. In the US, she would have probably been at one of those Florida sports academies and have gotten at least a remedial HS education. After her injury, she would have that to fall back on, and sure, would probably need some additional classes to get a GED and then go to a community college, but even that background would have given her a much better shot at a decent life after sport.
That is really sad, but we can't be harsh because that's just their culture. I"ve heard about how hard China is on it's children before. They've been doing it for a long time, and whlie we may disagree with it, to them it's just a fact of life.
Hitler does seem like an odd one to quote though.....
i agree with you seagurl, it's just a way of life for them. it definitely seems harsh to us, but on the other hand letting overweight kids play video games and drink 5 soda's a day probably seems pretty harsh to them
i agree with you seagurl, it's just a way of life for them. it definitely seems harsh to us, but on the other hand letting overweight kids play video games and drink 5 soda's a day probably seems pretty harsh to them
Hey are you saying I'm a bad parent?
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i agree with you seagurl, it's just a way of life for them. it definitely seems harsh to us, but on the other hand letting overweight kids play video games and drink 5 soda's a day probably seems pretty harsh to them
Two things..
1) Culture or "way of life" are no excuse for harsh or improper behavior.
2) I think China is very closely following us in our path to widespread obesity.
Two things..
2) I think China is very closely following us in our path to widespread obesity.
Matt I think a damn sight more nations than the Chinese are on that gravy train!
LOL :rofl:
It only seems improper to us because that's not what we're used too. But to Chinese athletes this is common place.
We may disagree with it and see it as harsh, or wrong, but to them it's not. I'm not saying it's an excuse, obviously we'd like every one to be treated fairly, but it's a fact of life that has been around for years and years and is most likely not going to be changed anytime soon.
Who is Anna Nicole?
Who would actually want to know? Although it might be slightly hard to avoid mention of her name entirely.
I thought the top story of the moment was the occurence in the 5th grade classroom in Missouri or somewhere. Yuck a duck.
What? I thought the top story would be who is in rehab.....again.
You are all wrong. The only thing that matters is the father of Anna Nicole's baby is finally known.
